Sometimes it’s hard to get my point across • I struggle to get people to listen to my views, my wishes and my feelings More information on advocacy can be found from: • Your Local Authority www.gov
It's designed to make things a bit easier for those living on a low income or pension. You may also wish to view our information on help with the cost of living . The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual
every older person throughout Wales has access to a free independent advocacy service should they wish to use it. Ensure that carer’s assessments are available to all carers and are followed up with relevant
more support to help older people thrive in the workplace The need to support older people wishing to return to, or remain in, the workplace to take full advantage of their skills, talents, and knowledge ... seek support to re-enter the workplace. Highlighting the specific challenges facing older carers who wish to return to the workplace or increase their responsibilities at work. Launching its very own image
rights and privacy We will not put undue pressure on you to make a gift If you do not want to give or wish to cease giving, we will respect your decision We will have a procedure for dealing with people in
required to re-enrol you every three years, at which time you’ll need to opt out again if you don’t wish to save. If you can afford to, it’s a good idea to join the scheme. The Government has created automatic
individual’s wishes not to be supported by friends or family should be respected, where the individual has the capacity to consent, their wishes must be followed. An individual may not wish to be supported ... that she wanted to return home. An IPA visited the person several times to determine what her true wishes were. In the course of these visits it was apparent that she did want to return home, despite having
Government’s Policy Statement – Accessible and Inclusive Public Transport Objectives.1 We would also wish to highlight accessibility issues at railway stations and on board trains: Accessibility problems
staff at railway stations and on-board trains understand the needs of older passengers, and we would wish to see training in equalities incorporated into staff training. We hope that these comments are useful
Sometimes it’s hard to get my point across • I struggle to get people to listen to my views, my wishes and my feelings What difference did an advocate make? “ My advocate was the only person who listened