further explanation (in particular if response is no). We believe the guidance is largely clear. We welcome the confirmation within the guidance that health care may have been a factor in an adverse outcome ... possibly been a factor is given a focus in training to ensure that this is understood. We welcome consideration that staff need additional training in this area in the ‘amendments and updates to putting
further explanation (in particular if response is no). We believe the guidance is largely clear. We welcome the confirmation within the guidance that health care may have been a factor in an adverse outcome ... possibly been a factor is given a focus in training to ensure that this is understood. We welcome consideration that staff need additional training in this area in the ‘amendments and updates to putting
policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address ... expert adviser; and to be an independent watchdog. The government believes there is some duplication in these functions with the role of Defra and has already transferred some of CRC’s roles into a Rural
Policy Statement Transport January 2018 Summary Public and community transport are vitally important in helping older people to maintain independence and well-being. Such transport networks can ensure communities ... that isolation and loneliness will impact upon people’s wellbeing. It is essential that older people in all areas have the means to get out to buy food, get medical attention, get money and pay bills, and
policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address ... aspirations of people in later life. Our vision is a world in which older people flourish. Our mission is to improve the lives of older people, wherever they live. We are a registered charity in the United Kingdom
Help the Aged’s policy team in 2006; she was appointed Director of Policy and Programmes of Age Cymru when the Charity formed in 2009. She became Chief Executive in 2018 and leads on the strategic ... strategic direction of the Charity in ensuring it improves the lives of older people in Wales. Vicki is currently Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Forum on Ageing, Chair of Age Alliance Wales and a representative
policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address ... legitimise age discrimination via the backdoor, which would be a significant backwards step in efforts to combat ageism in the workplace. • The draft Code of practice must include reference to such discrimination
and services that meet their needs. People must be able to live safe, independent and active lives in the setting most appropriate to them, and their home or the location may need to change to adapt to ... but the supply of new homes is lagging well behind demand. The Welsh Government has pledged to work in partnership to deliver an additional 20,000 affordable homes.1 The age of housing stock means that
2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income ... and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to Health
policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address ... security, water efficiency, energy, indoor environmental standards, materials process and compliance. In this response Age UK is specifically responding to proposals on accessibility and their relevance to