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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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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 ... someone’s pet If you need to walk the pet of the person you’re helping, please follow the guidance below: • You can exercise more than once a day, so can carry out the walk separately to your exercise, however
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Creating an age friendly Wales A little bit of sunshine is good for us and 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 ... still air and humidity are unpleasant for many of us, sleepless nights, feeling sticky, feeling tired. But it can also be dangerous, particularly for those with breathing difficulties and heart problems
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figure is from the 2011 Census and is likely to have increased when factoring in the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Older Carers in Wales Survey 2022 was created to focus on the general experiences ... them to state the number of hours per week they’re caring, their opinions on support for older unpaid carers, and what three things would make their life easier. The survey received 537 responses and respondents
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project and want to take this opportunity to remind everyone what HOPE is all about and the service and opportunity we provide. Age Cymru’s HOPE project provides independent advocacy support to local ... local older people (50+) and carers so they can help shape the key decisions affecting their own lives and thereby avoid getting into a crisis situation. HOPE is a Welsh Government funded project running
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delighted to be able to let you all know that we’ve been able to secure another 12 months funding for our Dementia Advocacy Project which we are thrilled about. This is such an important service and we have ... have a dedicated and highly trained team of advocates across Wales. For those of you who refer into the project please continue to do so and email: dementiaadvocacy@agecymru.org.uk. We can provide a referral
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Count me In Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee National Assembly for Wales December 2018 Introduction 1. Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people ... older people should be able to lead 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
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Avoiding slips, trips and falls www.agecymru.org.uk Registered charity 1128436 The booklet concludes with advice on how to deal with the fear of falling and what to do if you have a fall. As we grow older ... gradual changes to our health and the medications we take can contribute to an increased risk of falling, but many falls can be prevented. Falls are often due to hazards that are easy to overlook but equally
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Page 1 of 22 Factsheet 79 Equality, discrimination and the Public Sector Equality Duty August 2024 About this factsheet The Equality Act 2010 (‘the Act’) came into force on 1 October 2010. It combined ... scope of discrimination law to cover: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage and Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, and Sex, and Sexual Orientation. This factsheet
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Partnerships Manager Job Purpose To provide practical and administrative support and event planning to Age Cymru and Age Alliance Wales. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. To provide administrative support ... Age Alliance Wales and other associated projects. 2. To provide practical and administrative support for external meetings including preparing necessary papers and minute taking. 3. To provide practical
