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Network Manager suzy.webster@agecymru.org.uk 1. I agree to take part in the Tell Me More project on Zoom (or other virtual platform) 2. I agree that any information collected will be used for the ... in the ‘Tell Me More’ project and I understand photos and / or footage will be used on social media platforms and on the Age Cymru website for this project only. (Consent will be asked if used for future
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other communications. 7. To maintain relevant databases. 8. To create, maintain and update entries on relevant websites. Page 2 of 3 Person Specification Essential Desirable Experience The ability ... High level administration and co-ordination skills. x • Ability to work flexibly and pro-actively on own initiative and also as part of a team. x • Ability to speak Welsh. x Essential Desirable Knowledge
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Questions we were asked to consider are: • What is your recipe for financial resilience for recent retirees? • The impact of low interest rates on savings. What is the role of tax incentives? • How should ... spend too much of their savings in the early years of retirement, through a lack of appreciation of what will be required in the later years. Following the Budget announcement in March 2014, whilst the
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transport and housing are devolved to Wales. Our priorities for the upcoming 2024 General Election focus on non-devolved issues which are determined by the UK Government. However, it is important that the UK ... to be here. Improving older people’s rights and tackling ageism Ageism is endemic in our society. One of the consequences is that older people’s views are often not sought or heard by decision-makers,
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requirements of the Public Service Equality Duty arising from the Equality Act 2010 • p rovides guidance on how public bodies can meet these requirements in relation to older people • p resents case studies ... Equality Duty • October 2011 2 Introduction The Equality Act 2010 introduces for the fi rst time a duty on public bodies to promote age equality. This offers a major opportunity to improve the lives of older
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issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the consultation on a future vision for General Practice. What do you value most about the GP relationship? Age Cymru is the leading charity ... (97%) than younger adults aged between 16 and 24 (87%). Is there anything you feel could enhance what a GP does for their patient? Older people tell us that the main issues for them in regards to GP
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Cymru has recently completed Advocacy Counts 6, the 6th report on advocacy provision for adults in Wales with a particular emphasis on older people. Over the last 12 years Age Cymru has been reviewing ... responded that funding for their current services had less than a year to run; whilst 20% did not know what their long-term future funding arrangements would be. Over 50% had secured funding for an advocacy
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Consultation Response The Care Act: consultation on draft regulations and guidance to implement the cap on care costs and policy proposals for a new appeals system for care and support Ref: 0715 Date: ... Key points and recommendations Age UK welcomes the Government’s intention to introduce the cap on care costs. We support the introduction of the cap in principle; however, we are concerned that its
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adults in Wales with a particular focus on older people Contents 1. Executive Summary 3 2. A review of advocacy services for adults in Wales 4 with a particular focus on older people Introduction 4 Methodology ... provides an updated snapshot of advocacy provision in Wales for adults, with a particular emphasis on older people. It appears that the overall number of advocates, people supported and the number of services
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advising and guiding the process. Finally, thanks go to the GTAP Board for overseeing and advising on the developing documents. This project was funded by the Welsh Government through Sustainable Social ... Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014, hereafter known as “the Act”, places a new requirement on local authorities to make independent professional advocacy available for the specific purpose of supporting
