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! Consultation Response Ofgem consultation: Standards of Conduct for suppliers in the retail energy market ! ! ! March 2017 Ref: 1117 All rights reserved. ... 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.
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can lift our spirits – let’s face it, it can often be a welcome change from the long drawn out Welsh winter. There is no clear distinction between the seasons these days. So whatever our Welsh summer throws ... feeling tired. But it can also be dangerous, particularly for those with breathing difficulties and heart problems. This leaflet is a gentle reminder of the things we can do to keep ourselves cool, safe and
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members who are willing to share their experiences and to contribute to Age Cymru’s policies. We are particularly interested to hear from people living in North Wales. Covid-19 led to an increase in demand ... for services and support from older people. Besides the risk of Covid-19, the restrictions imposed in response to the virus impacted on the well-being of many older people. Loneliness resulting from isolation
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need help to: • Ensure people listen to your views, wishes and feelings so you lead the decision making? • Get the right support you need when you need it? • Be supported to say what matters to you and why ... independent Volunteer Advocates who will be: • Someone there for you and only you • Someone to listen to you and support you so you can make your own decisions • Someone to help you access and understand information
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importance to everyone in Wales. All older people should be supported to make informed choices about maintaining and improving their health and independence. Opportunities for healthy living should be increased ... safe levels of alcohol consumption, must be reviewed to ensure that they target older audiences in the most appropriate way and through the most relevant channels. The Welsh Government must ensure that people
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Older workers and ‘job blocking’ 1. The ‘lump of labour fallacy’ There is an ongoing assumption that older workers prevent younger people from entering the labour force and progressing their careers ... actually no evidence to reinforce this view. The idea that older workers are crowding younger workers out of the labour market is one derivation of the ‘lump of labour fallacy’, which refutes the idea that there
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The primary role of a Listen and Connect Volunteer is to: Empathetically listen to callers and where necessary, signpost them at their request Talk to callers being non-judgemental, confidential and compassionate; ... compassionate; and explore the issues that are important to them Provide our clients with time and space to listen to their stories and concerns, and offer reflection and support to help them find their own
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we all manage throughout our lives. In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Welsh Government provided funding for Age Cymru to undertake research into the mental health of older adults in care homes ... health. The charity Mind defines good mental health as being able to think, feel and react in the ways that you want and need in order to live your life. Having poor mental health means finding that the ways
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Launch We’re proud to introduce an exciting new project that’s ready to support older people (50+) and carers all over Wales. The HOPE project (Helping others to participate and engage) was officially launched ... launched on 6 October 2020 with the support of Deputy Minister Julie Morgan and Welsh celebrity Roy Noble. HOPE is a partnership project between Age Cymru, Age Cymru local partners and Age Connects Wales
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AgeUKIG08 Different types of housing to suit you. Housing options. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ ... affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story to stories@ageuk
