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or left to struggle on their own. We’re here to listen, support, advise and help people to feel independent and secure in their own homes. By leaving us a gift in your will, you can help us to be there ... there for people like Huw, Emlyn and Gwen. We’ll be here to keep Huw company After moving across the country to be closer to his family, Huw found he was at a loss without his closeknit group of friends.
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greater control over the support and services they receive to help them achieve well-being and the things that matter most to them – whether that’s to attend a class at their local community centre or access ... access services through the medium of Welsh or English.As a result, care and support services will need to have an even greater focus on maximising people’s independence – helping people remain or become a
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believes that nobody should live in fear of crime; police, Government and industry should take action to prevent crimes targeted at older people, including scams, and support victims. Key Stats The average ... and 2.0 million computer misuse incidents were experienced by adults aged 16+ in England and Wales for the year ending March 2016. Given that there were a total of 6.3 million incidents of all other crimes
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regional team, to meet the HOPE project objectives by co-producing and implementing a regional framework for the development of advocacy across the region and supporting its delivery, and to recruit, train ... train and support suitable volunteers within the region to deliver early intervention advocacy support to older people, working closely and in collaboration with the local Age Connects and Age Cymru partners
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helping older people to maintain independence and well-being. Such transport networks can ensure communities are wellconnected and that services, facilities and amenities are accessible to older people. Without ... all areas have the means to get out to buy food, get medical attention, get money and pay bills, and have social contact. These are basic features of a decent life and ought to be a high priority in transport
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population in Wales has the highest proportion of older people in the UK and health services need to adapt and respond to the fact that more people are living longer, often with chronic conditions. Older people ... most health and care services. From education and training to the organisation of care, however, the NHS and health services often do not appear to be designed with older people in mind. Older people, wherever
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Me More is a pilot project that would like to hear from your residents about their thoughts and feelings and how things have been for them over the last year. To help us with our evaluation of the project ... staff and residents to complete this consent form. If you have any questions, please contact: Suzy Webster, Care Home Network Manager suzy.webster@agecymru.org.uk 1. I agree to take part in the Tell
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friendly Wales March 2020 Independent professional advocacy for adults under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 Supporting people to be informed, heard and involved 2 3 Introduction The Part ... authorities to arrange provision of an Independent Professional Advocate (IPA) to facilitate the involvement of individuals in certain circumstances3. The aim is to help them overcome barriers to participating
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and doing something to avoid it happening can make a difference. Keeping Safe and Active Are we staying active? Are we doing something simple every day, like walking or exercising, to keep up our strength ... trip us up? Does the house feel safe to get around? Looking After Your Health Are we eating properly and drinking enough water? Are we taking our time and checking for trip hazards? Checking Your Eyesight
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National Assembly for Wales July 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 ... 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 awareness of the issues of importance to them.
