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Understanding our dementia advocacy project Thinking together about dementia advocacy Getting to know and understand the people we support Planning for the future Our success stories Making a referral Introduction ... responsive, accessible, and person-centred solution to the range of problems that people living with dementia may face in their lives. We’re independent of all other agencies and statutory organisations
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years to run alongside and support the implementation of Part 10 (Advocacy) of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. We started this work on the 1st April 2016 and our key aims are: To ... well-being of individuals through advocacy and to give them a stronger voice Securing rights and entitlements: My rights are respected I have a voice and control I am involved in making decisions
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Karania Page 10 of 81 July 2017 1. Introduction Loneliness is a profoundly personal and painful experience and can leave people feeling completely hopeless. For many people this feeling is short lived ... make people feel miserable and loose self-confidence, which itself can make it increasingly difficult to build meaningful relationships that could restore a person’s self and self-worth. Loneliness also
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supporting and inspiring trusted intermediaries to be Digital Champions is a highly effective and sustainable way of delivering digital skills. The One Digital Programme ran between November 2015 and December ... effective approach to motivate older people and equip them with the skills and confidence to safely use digital technology. It was delivered in Leicestershire and Oxfordshire. The project engaged 95 intermediary
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healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high 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 ... access to local services and facilities, is a lifeline for many older people. There are already high levels of loneliness and social isolation amongst older people in Wales and an inaccessible built environment
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participatory and mentoring programme It’s estimated that 80% of older care home residents are living with dementia. In 2013 the Alzheimer’s Society surveyed relatives of care home residents, and it was found ... between 2015 and 2017, ... Age Cymru recruited professional artists in Wales who were then supported by experienced mentors, delivering weekly participatory creative sessions with residents, staff and family
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road ... voices heard, their wishes respected and to feel equal in relationships with others so that they can feel empowered to speak up and be involved based on their own choices and views. It supports people to have
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Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.All references are to the Part 10 Code of Practice (Advocacy). 1. As part of t he initial conversation, and throughout the assessment, care and support planning ... planning, review and safeguarding processes, professionals must ascertain whether the person has any barriers which prevent their full participation in determining and securingtheir well-being outcomes. Barriers
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since 2020 by Age Cymru and the key organisations that represent older people in Wales. It’s important that Welsh Government and others hear from older people about your experiences and what matters to you ... _____________________________ A3. How easy do you find it to access the information about support and services you need? (Select one option) e 1 – Very easy e 2 – Easy e 3 – Neither easy or difficult
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renewal, growth and creativity, hence the connotations of new life in the name ‘Gwanwyn’, meaning ‘spring’ in Welsh offer opportunities for greater participation by older people in the arts and creative activity ... health and wellbeing for older people by participating in artistic and creative activity in local communities and Wales as a whole challenging preconceived and stereotyped ideas of ageing and older people
