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developed by Welsh Government that relate initially to commissioned children’s advocacy services, but will almost certainly be extended to commissioned adult advocacy services at some stage and may have implications ... are getting access to independent advocacy. The report highlights areas of concern and makes recommendations to address the barriers. In response, the Welsh Government announced a programme of work that
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developed by Welsh Government that relate initially to commissioned children’s advocacy services, but will almost certainly be extended to commissioned adult advocacy services at some stage and may have implications ... are getting access to independent advocacy. The report highlights areas of concern and makes recommendations to address the barriers. In response, the Welsh Government announced a programme of work that
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authority social services departments In this factsheet references to the ‘local authority’ or ‘council’ will refer to the adult social services department of the local authority. Elsewhere, you may hear the ... social care topics) will use this Act, and the Welsh Government Code of Practice guidance for local authorities which accompanies it, as a main source of information. References will be provided in the
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in every care home in Wales Summary focused on the wellbeing of older people - August 2023 Recommendations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Age Cymru is a registered
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Recognises that as populations age, the social construction of old age and what it is to be an older person will change and evolve. (b) General principles A new human rights instrument for older persons must ... economic, social and political changes across all societies mean that fixing a specific chronological age will limit the effectiveness of the new human rights instrument as a global standard over time. It is
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a carer 17 5.4 Can the local authority refuse to assess you? 18 6 Who will carry out the assessment? 19 7 Local authority ‘Information and Advice’ services; ... reduction or withdrawal of assistance 40 11 How and where will the care services be provided? 41 11.1 Care or support services in your own home / other
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much easier. Now highly individualised letters are word processed and sent to people who they believe will be taken in by the offer of prizes or the opportunity to buy goods at unbelievably low prices. Lists ... barriers between scammers and their intended victims. ‘Removing the stigma of being a scam victim will be another important step in the complex process of bringing justice to scam victims.’ We are happy
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sessions. We work closely with Age UK Cymru, Age UK NI and Age UK Scotland. Key points and recommendations We do not believe that the Lifetime ISA (LISA) as proposed represents a serious threat to ... the start of a move to a wider ISAbased approach to pension saving which will not be the right option for many young savers, and will leave them considerably worse off in retirement. Most ISAs are held in
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audio announcements, visual display boards and station staffing). However, cuts in transport staff will impact on the assistance available to older passengers. There are also problems with consistency across ... to a church service.” Female, 75+, with mobility and sensory difficulties “I’ve got friends that will give us a lift if it’s a time where I need it, like a major appointment up at the hospital... but
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to gain a Driver CPC licence, we feel that many volunteers will be unwilling to undertake professional training, and many organisations that will be unable to afford the cost. Inevitably this would adversely
