out eight areas of life in which change needs to be brought about to deliver an age friendly Wales. These include work, social inclusion, health and social care, financial inclusion, housing, communities ... and amenities that are accessible and that accommodate the needs of older people to help them enjoy health and wellbeing and to fully participate in society. In 2015 we launched our ‘Creating an age friendly
the day after working with resistance. Let participants know this is normal and nothing to be worried about. It is especially so for beginners, or when trying a new activity 8. Always hold the band with
safer communities, a robust local economy, environmental sustainability, and also improved adult health and well-being and tackling isolation. There is no guarantee that ‘localism’ will mean everyone ... or characteristics that should be considered to achieve an age friendly neighbourhood. The World Health Organisation has issued a Guide for Age Friendly Cities2, which pulls together a number of topic
are upheld, and their preferences are heard and responded to.” For further information about our advocacy work call 029 2043 1555, email: advocacy@agecymru.org.uk or visit: ... Mental Health Act By Natasha Fox, Chief Officer and Independent Advocate from Advocacy West Wales. Last year saw development in the long awaited reforms to the Mental Health Act.
were people under the Mental Capacity Act, Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act, and Mental Health Act who should have been referred for advocacy, but this was not happening. The Coronavirus Act and ... would have an impact upon the way referrals were made after the COVID-19 situation was resolved. The health and community care settings need to be more flexible, with appropriate risk assessment procedures
enjoy interacting with people on these levels. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? What I enjoy most about volunteering is the feeling and satisfaction of watching others gaining
www.gofalcymdeithasol.cymru www.socialcare.wales Cefndir Background • Review of qualifications for health and social care and childcare by Qualifications Wales • New suite commissioned • Level 2 and 3 first ... people who are looked after • Specific unit in the level 5 qualification: Leadership and Management of Health and Social Care for managers of advocacy services • Further information on the qualifications https://www
present and if you are a provider of advocacy services and would like more information about becoming a member or about any of the regional advocacy networks contact us
and Impact at Age UK National. Vinal K Karania sits in the Research Team, and further information about him can be found on the Research Department webpage Project Aim Age UK has a vision that all older ... up…I think warm up has been very beneficial” “afterwards you have cup of tea coffee and have a chat about things…social thing as well”” “the whole thing very well organised, the coach is brilliant… can’t
....................................................................... 7 2. Cold Homes and Poor Health ................................................................................................ ... as follows: Section 2 presents the evidence of the adverse impact of cold homes on older people’s health. Section 3 describes the delivery model. Section 4 discusses the aims of the evaluation and the research