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Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Bill Health, Social Care and Sport Committee National Assembly for Wales July 2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all ... quality services 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
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housing for older people November 2023 About this factsheet This factsheet contains information about housing intended specifically for older people, such as sheltered and retirement housing. For more information ... information about specialist housing for sale, see factsheet 2, Buying retirement housing. For information about renting from local authorities and housing associations in England, see factsheet 8, Council
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important for their physical and mental health, to keep moving. Whether that’s turning on their favourite song and dancing, undertaking housework with a bit more gusto, or finding a workout that works for them ... be done from home for all abilities. Below are some suggestions from NHS Wales for exercise that can be done from home. They can also be downloaded as pdfs to be given to people who don’t have access to
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... optional standards for accessible housing, in addition to the core requirements of Part M of the Building Regulations. Age UK provided a detailed policy response to the consultation and argued for a universal
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1 This survey is a follow up to the survey we undertook in Summer 2020 for people aged 50 or over across Wales, and is being undertaken by key organisations that represent older people. It is important ... anonymous. Thank you for your support in completing this survey. A. Lockdown A1. During the lockdowns I was part of a shielded group Yes No A2. During the lockdowns I lived with someone who was Yes
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you’re an executor for someone’s estate, or you’re looking to choose executors for your own will, it can seem complicated and confusing. An executor is a person named in a will who sorts out the deceased ... of work and responsibility, so think carefully about who you choose. Explain what’s involved and check that they’re willing to act on your behalf. Who should I choose to be an executor? It could be a friend
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reaching most of England. In 2014-15 nearly 5.7million people came to Age UK and our local partners for information and advice on a range of issues to do with later life. We work closely with Age Cymru ... stalled. Changes to State Pensions or benefits for older people could result in poverty rising. Around a half of people aged 65+ have incomes too low to pay income tax, and fewer than one in 20 are higher
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changes recently. Deiniol Jones who started with the project as the Volunteer Co-ordinator for Cardiff & Vale has changed roles to that of Advocacy Development Officer for Cardiff & Vale and Cwm Taf Morgannwg ... Morgannwg. Sara Timothy who joined as Advocacy Development Officer for Gwent has taken over the role of Volunteer Co-ordinator for Swansea, Neath Port Talbot. Active recruitment has taken place to complete
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Government Information, make available, on public request, individual responses. The closing date for this consultation is 12 December 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------ ... particularly important for a mutual Post office to retain? Value of the Post Office The Post Office network has a vital social and economic value and often forms a focal point for older people, particularly
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 This consultation, published before the General Election, asks for views on proposals to reform the current public services ombudsman sector, and, in particular, merge
