1 Introduction This briefing aims to assist Population Assessment Lead Officers with assessing availability of, and gaps for, advocacy in the context of the requirements placed on local authorities by ... supporting vulnerable people to fully participate in social services processes, giving them voice, choice and control, and ensuring that their rights are upheld. In contrast to the role of other professionals
good and remaining as independent as possible are of vital importance to everyone in Wales. All older people should be supported to make informed choices about maintaining and improving their health and ... 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 across Wales have equitable access to the
Salary: £27,873 per annum Job Title of Line Manager: Head of Policy and Projects Job Purpose: To support the influencing work of Age Cymru and deliver Age Cymru health and care related policy and ... responding to consultations, policy monitoring and development, and campaign research. 2. To implement Age Cymru health and social care campaign plans ensuring they are promoted widely to a diverse audience
about the free bus pass in England and explains Age UK’s views. (Policy on the bus pass is devolved to local administrations in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales - where there are differences in the ... the application of travel concessions). February 2016 Contact: joe.oldman@ageuk.org.uk 2 Who qualifies for a bus pass? A minimum standard for concessionary fares for older and disabled people
South East Wales) Job Purpose: To meet the Community Assistance Project objectives by recruiting, inducting, training and supporting suitable volunteers within the region to deliver support at a community ... all volunteers have appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks prior to starting the role. 7. Provide ongoing support to volunteers. 8. When referrals are received, match the service user with 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 fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services ... 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. We are pleased to respond to the Welsh
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 10 Code of Practice (Advocacy)1 (“the Code”) ... 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
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 ... 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 support for identified
beyond 'a cap' set at a generous level to benefit future recipients, to include properly funded, practical measures for improving the quality of and access to care for older people in need of it today ... We would be pleased to discuss these matters further with your officials. Providing adequate funding for the NHS: the Government should provide adequate funding for the NHS to both meet the needs of
aged 50 or over in Wales of the Covid-19 pandemic This survey is a follow up to the second survey we undertook in February to April 2021 for people aged 50 or over across Wales. It’s being undertaken by ... this survey we want to gather the current experiences of people aged 50 or over in Wales in the ongoing pandemic and what they need to move forward. This survey will take 15 minutes to complete. Your response