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Ready to make her mark
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.03.08, 2008, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author talks to the new commissioner for older people in Wales about what the job is likely to entail.
Advocacy counts 5: a review of advocacy services for older people in Wales
- Author:
- AGE CYMRU
- Publisher:
- Age Cymru
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 43
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Drawing on the results of a survey, this report looks at the provision of advocacy services which support all adults in Wales to provide a broad snapshot of the advocacy landscape. It also highlights changes in the provision of advocacy services aimed specifically at older people. The survey received responses from 22 respondents. The analysis looks at numbers of advocacy services funded specifically for older people; those provided for a wider client group; language; quality of services; funding and sustainability; and the role of advocacy in safeguarding. It finds that although there has been a 69 per cent rise (from 26 to 44) in advocacy services for all age groups across Wales since 2013, there has been a 17 per cent drop (from 23 to 19) in the number of services specifically for older people. Over 60 per cent of providers responded that funding for their current service had less than a year to run. Safeguarding is seen as a high priority for advocacy services, with all of respondents having supported someone who had been abused in the last 12 months. An brief overview of national policy developments and their influence on advocacy services also provided. (Edited publisher abstract)
The importance of a “Lasting Power of Attorney”
- Author:
- MARTINS Roberto
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 14(3), 2013, pp.218-220.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline the importance of putting a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place, particularly as you plan for your older years. Design/methodology/approach – This article takes the form of a review of the current LPA and offers advice on how to register a LPA. Findings – By registering a LPA both the donor and their family benefits from peace of mind. Originality value – The Public Guardian Board Annual Report 2012 stated that the aim is for every adult in England and Wales to have a LPA. (Publisher abstract)
Making a difference
- Author:
- MARKS Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 10(4), December 2009, pp.4-7.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
In April 2008 Wales became the first country in the world to appoint an independent champion for older people. This article is written by Ruth Marks, the first Commissioner for Older People for Wales. This position has 4 general functions: to promote awareness of the interests of older people in Wales and of the need to safeguard those interests; to encourage best practice in the treatment of older people in Wales; to keep under review the adequacy and effectiveness of the law affecting the interests of older people in Wales; and to promote the provision of opportunities for, and the elimination of discrimination against, older people in Wales. The United Nations Principles for Older Persons, independence, participation, care, self-fulfilment and dignity, underpin the role, and organisations and public bodies are encouraged to use these principles as guiding values. The legal power of the Commissioner’s position to review the effectiveness of relevant legislation is discussed. The article describes the work done so far, particularly the consultations with individuals and relevant organisations, and discusses the main issues identified by these meetings.
Commissioner for Older People in Wales draft regulations
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Following its successful passage through Parliament the Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Act 2006 received Royal Assent on 25th July. The Act empowers the Assembly to establish an independent Commissioner with a wide range of powers to help ensure that the interests of older people in Wales, who are aged 60 or over, are safeguarded and promoted and that services are improved to meet their needs. The Commissioner will be able to act as a source of information, advocacy and support for older people, to encourage best practice in their treatment and to examine individual cases (where wider issues of principle are involved.) He or she will also be able to review the effect on older people in Wales of the discharge of, proposed discharge, or failure to discharge, functions by certain public bodies. These bodies will include the Welsh Assembly Government, local authorities, fire and rescue authorities, Local Health Boards, NHS Trusts, and further and higher education corporations. The overall aim is to ensure that the work of public bodies has a positive impact on, and takes account of, the needs of older people.
Making voices heard: older people's access to independent advocacy in Wales
- Author:
- OLDER PEOPLE'S COMMISSIONER FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Older People's Commissioner for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 65
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This report examines the extent to which older people in Wales are able to access independent advocacy to enable them to participate in decisions about their health and social care. It is based on evidence gathered across Wales from older people and carers who have been supported by independent advocates, advocacy providers, those commissioning services and stakeholders working with and for older people. It identifies a number of significant barriers currently preventing older people from accessing independent advocacy. These include a lack of understanding by health and social care professionals of independent advocacy and people’s right to it; shortcomings in current legislation and the way it is applied; insufficient data in relation to the provision of statutory independent advocacy; and poor service planning to meet the needs of the population. The report makes recommendations to improve access to improve independent advocacy services. These include training for staff in Local Authorities and Health Boards on independent advocacy and its benefits; awareness raising to ensure that those most in need of independent advocacy are made aware of their rights; and for effective planning across Wales in relation to the provision of statutory and non-statutory independent advocacy. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental Capacity Act 2005 deprivation of liberty safeguards: monitoring report on the first year of operation 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010
- Author:
- CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES INSPECTORATE WALES
- Publisher:
- Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards provide a legal framework that protects people living in care homes who are vulnerable because of mental disorder and problems with their mental capacity. Under the Safeguards, people can only be deprived of their liberty when there is no other way to safely care for them and an assessment has been made of their best interests. The Safeguards were implemented on 1 April 2009, and this report is the first annual monitoring report from Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW). It identifies the way the Safeguards have been implemented in social care settings and considers the main issues this has raised. The findings show that the number of requests for authorisations has been lower than anticipated. The variations in usage and level of usage suggest that a better understanding of the Safeguards is needed. The report concludes that a great deal has been achieved in the first year, and some clarity has developed around the benefits the safeguards can bring to individuals. However, to protect individual’s human rights adequately the Safeguards must be well known, well understood and embedded into social care practice.
Crown Prosecution Service's draft policy statement on ‘crimes against the older person’
- Author:
- CONNOR Gillian
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This policy response to the Crown Prosecution Service’s (CPS) draft policy statement on Crimes Against the Older Person, developed by Age Concern England and Age Concern Cymru, raises several key points and recommendations. These relate to the rationale for the policy statement and its scope, the range of suggested crimes affecting older people, an explanation of the role of the CPS and the Code for Crown Prosecutors, relevant possible charges, support available to older victims and witnesses, the position relating to sentencing, the recording and monitoring of crimes against older people, impact of the policy on older victims and witnesses, and the fairness to defendants.
Protection of older people in Wales: a guide to the law
- Author:
- WILLIAMS John
- Publisher:
- Older People's Commissioner for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 85
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
This guide aims to help professionals working across health and social care to safeguard and protect older people’s rights to be more aware of the law available to support them in safeguarding older people. The guide examines a range of aspects associated with adult protection, including: human rights and safeguarding; advocacy; consent and mental capacity; deprivation of liberty; confidentiality and data protection; adult safeguarding under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014; criminal justice; powers of entry and arrest; and domestic violence. It also includes case studies which provide examples of the ways that the law can be used and applied. (Edited publisher abstract)
Empowerment in community care
- Editor:
- JACK Raymond
- Publisher:
- Chapman and Hall
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 320p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at empowerment in a community care context, from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Includes chapters on: self-help groups; self-help in Germany; an international perspective on peer support and advocacy; groups in the 3rd age; pensioners' forums; practical projects for empowering people in health and social welfare; the psychiatric system survivor movement; citizen advocacy with people with learning difficulties in Wales; the Self-Help Alliance; and effective support for self-help.