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Age Cymru produces public policy statements, evidence and consultation statements and statistics about major issues affecting older people in Wales
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Older people are experiencing delay in social care assessments and implementation in care packages. Read our report and recommendations.
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1 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 ... careers. However, although in some circumstances this may seem intuitive, there is actually no evidence to reinforce this view. The idea that older workers are crowding younger workers out of the labour market
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depression and loneliness through the power of sport Taclo dementia, iselder ysbryd ac unigrwydd drwy chwaraeon www.thesmf.co.ukwww.thesmf.co.uk Sporting Memories Wales will work with communities and organisations ... organisations to promote the mental and physical wellbeing of people over 50, using the power of sport as a focus to engage those who are living with dementia, depression or are socially isolated. Our beneficiaries
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thatrepresentolder people.It is important that Welsh Government and others hear from older people about theirexperiences of the lockdown and the impactthat this has made on them.This surveywilltake15minutestocomplete ... startedlookingaftersomeoneduringthelastyear?Yes No Your experiencesduringlockdownB1. How have you been accessing information and updates about the latest lockdown? (Selectanythat apply)TV news National newspaperRadio
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minutes and at the root of this problem are cold, poorly insulated homes. The issue Facts and figures Winter deaths 2.5 million avoidable deaths over the last 60 years Every winter in England and Wales ... among the over 65s from cold-related illness The majority of deaths occurred among people aged 75 and over; there were an estimated 36,300 excess winter deaths in this age group in 2014/15, compared with
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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 ... ------------- 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
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98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 9w November 2023 Housing in Wales – anti-social behaviour and other neighbourhood issues Factsheet 9w November 2023 ... behaviour in housing – background information 6 3 Keeping a record of issues 7 4 Common problems, who to contact and actions that can be taken 8 4.1 Particularly serious issues or
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rights are basic rights that belong to all of us simply because we’re human. They embody the key values which underpin our society such as fairness, dignity, equality and respect. They are an important means ... abuse, neglect and isolation. Most importantly, these rights give us power and enable us to speak up and to challenge poor treatment from a public authority. As we age, we're still entitled to the same human
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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 ... 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 partners throughout Wales
