comprises of around 150 local Age UKs reaching most of England. Each year we provide Information and Advice to around 5 million people through web based and written materials and individual enquiries by telephone
Rights’. Advocacy is covered in more detail in Age Cymru’s public policy position on ‘Information, advice and advocacy’. Legislation and policy The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 20144 (Part ... purpose.9 It also establishes The National Independent Safeguarding Board, which provides support and advice to the Regional Safeguarding Boards and makes recommendations to Welsh Ministers as to how safeguarding
of later life. We help more than 5 million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. Age UK welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation ... that ‘hassle’ (or perceived hassle) is a major reason given for not switching. Research by Citizens Advice,16 for example, argues that hassle and inertia are barriers. In an Age UK questionnaire, the two
All health and care staff must be able to provide appropriate information on and signposting to advice, advocacy and support services. Welsh Government to develop a national strategic approach to the ... and care staff should also be able to provide appropriate information on dementia and signpost to advice and support services. We propose the addition of the following action; The Welsh Government must
Llun i ddydd Gwener. Neu gallwch anfon e-bost i advice@agecymru.org.uk. Mae llawer o adnoddau defnyddiol hefyd ar ein gwefan: www.agecymru.org.uk/advice. 8 Y cylchlythyr chwarterol gan Age Cymru Autumn
person they care for. Social prescribing as part of the care pathway should include information and advice for carers. 5. Are the proposed actions appropriate and will they provide the service required ... the years and that some older people with MSK conditions for many reasons may have not had updated advice on medication, the importance of safe exercise and healthy eating that would benefit them. It is
bopeth y mae gennych hawl iddo. I gael mwy o wybodaeth ewch i www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/ neu ffoniwch Gyngor Age Cymru ar 0300 303 44 98. D4. Beth sy’n ... preifatrwydd yma: www.agecymru.org.uk/privacy Os oes angen rhagor o gymorth arnoch, cysylltwch â: Age Cymru Advice: 0300 303 44 98 cyngor i bobl hŷn, eu teuluoedd, ffrindiau, gofalwyr a gweithwyr proffesiynol C
Legal support Rights Having a voice Support Advice Dependency Empowerment Making decisions Impartial Representation Befriending Counselling Mediation Advice Impartial Dependency Legal support Support Representation
Age UK among over 1300 people aged 65 and over in G.B.2 Case studies from our information and advice service3, and Responses to a survey among our supporters4 which illustrate some of the typical ... transport to the clinic. She cannot use her bus pass because the buses don’t go there. Ken wants advice on his mum’s options to get to appointments and receive the treatment she needs. Restrictions imposed
ensure financial and practical support for informal caregivers, including training, counselling and advice, and take measures to offer them respite; raise awareness of physical, psychological and financial ... combination of knowledge of technology and a willingness to be trusting and to help Communication and advice around prevention may not be accessible to older people Older people may not want to trouble the