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  1. 20190724 Easy access to listed buildings - Age Cymru response.pdf

    that easy access to listed buildings in Wales is especially relevant for those listed buildings that offer services, such as catering, banking or shopping, or which people visit for leisure, work or education ... welcome the proposal that older people’s needs will be taken into account in the Access Audit (3.1.2) and Access Plan (3.1.4), and that focus groups will be involved in testing proposals before they are

  2. English Manifesto.pdf

    cause isolation and feelings of loneliness. Removing these barriers to create an age friendly Wales will increase opportunities for older people to pursue an interest, join in and have a role in their communities ... age friendly Wales “You need to feel wanted - we all need to be needed ... and we have a lot to offer whatever our age.” Olwen Olwen is 86, single and has no children. Until recently, she would walk her

  3. Staying safe online

    from one computer to another. You may be sent an email with an attachment which when you click on it will release a virus. Criminals can then use this to take control of your computer, or the virus may ... information. Often they will look very similar, and only a few tiny details may be different. There are also websites which are set up to look like a copy of a service offered by government websites. For

  4. Advance care planning

    talk, that's OK too.   Advance decisions  ‘Advance decisions’ or ‘living wills’ are used to document what we want to happen if we’re not able to communicate our own ... hospital for treatment.      Wills   To make sure your wishes are acted on, making a will is vital. If you die without a valid will your money and possessions may not go to

  5. Volunteer as a telephone befriender

    interest form from the Friend in Need team at Age Cymru. After a successful interest form the team will be in touch to answer any questions you may have and start the induction process. Following induction ... that you'll do in this role can really make a difference. What will you be doing? You'll call the person once a week, at the same time to offer a bit of company and check-in to make sure all is well. The

  6. HOPE ENGLISH Advocacy Newsletter May 2021.pdf

    meetings. I feel we are one big caring family - growing and learning together as we reach out to offer hope to those who need it.’ This piece was written for the newsletter by Caroline, one of our volunteers ... information and ideas. Below are the details of the next round of advocacy network meetings which will take place via Zoom or Teams: North Wales 5 May 2021 10.30am - 12.30pm 3 Counties in West Wales

  7. How to find a good tradesperson

    for personal recommendations. This is often the easiest and safest way to find a tradesperson who will give a quality service. using the TrustMark tool to find tradespeople. TrustMark is the only government-endorsed ... the greatest detail possible. Things to consider include: the materials the tradesperson will use and what you will supply, whether subcontractors such as plumbers are included in the cost, and cleaning

  8. Phone scams

    card or account. They may ask for your account and card details, including your PIN number, and even offer to send a courier to collect your card from you so they can resolve the problem. They may also advise ... transferring your money to a ‘safe account’ to protect it, which can lead to loss of money. The caller will often sound professional and try to convince you that your card has been cloned or that your money

  9. How to find the help you need at home

    social services department is to ask for an assessment of your needs. The local authority will generally not be able to assist you until it has first carried out the assessment. The authority ... to individuals so that they can organise their own services to meet their social care needs. They offer an alternative to the local authority arranging social care services on your behalf. Factsheet 24w: Direct

  10. Age at Work

    better outcomes once in retirement. Business in the Community’s Mid-Career Review Webinars offer an opportunity for you to reflect and consider inter-linked areas of your life and start planning ... HR or Diversity and Inclusion representative in your organisation. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete, and you will receive a bespoke recommendations report for your organisation. By developing

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