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Issue no. 10 The Golden Thread Advocacy Programme—Two years on—Where are we now? GTAP was funded in 2016 by Welsh Government to support the implementation of the advocacy element of the Social Services ... Services and Well-being Wales Act (2014). To achieve this we have 3 overarching objectives: 1. To develop a National Framework for Commissioning Independent Professional Advocacy for Adults In
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The Golden Thread Advocacy Programme has been funded by Welsh Government for 3 years to run alongside and support the implementation of Part 10 (Advocacy) of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) ... started this work on the 1st April 2016 and our key aims are: To support the commissioning of independent professional advocacy through a sustainable, strategic approach. To improve the availability of advocacy
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‘Living longer brings many things to the surface. I’m happy and contented in my life.’ Velda, 76 Our year Annual Review 2013/14 Age UK’s vision is for a world where everyone can love later life. We know ... stop us being ourselves. We still want to laugh, love, be needed and keep doing the things that matter to us. We’re very proud of the achievements that will help make our vision a reality – the achievements
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our ageing society and the power of the ‘grey pound’. Yet progress among businesses towards attracting and including older consumers is slow – many older people still struggle to access and navigate shops ... for many people, and wasted opportunities for businesses. Age UK is the UK’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. Our information and advice reached around 5.9 million
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on the Priority Services Register Review July 2016 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior ... and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 About this consultation
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you, or give you any advice relating to finances • Give you their opinion or advise you on decisions • Submit benefit claims for you • Mediate with family members. The work we do with you is confidential ... always talk to you before discussing your information with anyone else. We’ll keep your information safe and you have the right to see your own records. We’ll support you to have access to them if you
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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. Name: ... charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is
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recently held an online Question Time Event where older people throughout Wales were invited to pose questions to politicians.
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1 Well-being statement Possible Barriers Reason for advocacy I know and understand what care, support and opportunities are available and use these to help me achieve my well-being. I can access ... access the right information, when I need it, in the way I want it and use this to manage and improve my wellbeing. I am treated with dignity and respect and treat others the same. My voice is
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moving to live in a care home. 2 Age Cymru: Making relationships count Introduction This guide focuses on the practical and emotional issues people often encounter when making the decision to support ... support someone to move into a care home. It aims to raise awareness of the needs of older carers and the value of engaging them as experts in the care of the person they care for. It also provides insights
