AGE ALLIANCE WALES
National voluntary organisations working together with, and for, older people in Wales
Mudiadau gwirffoddol cennedlaethol yn gweithio gyda i gilydd gyda, ac ar gyfer, pobl hŷn yng Nghymru
Age Alliance Wales (AAW) was set up in 2003 and is funded by the Welsh Government. It is a powerful alliance of 24 national voluntary organisations committed to working together to develop the legislative, policy and resource frameworks that will improve the lives of older people in Wales.
Collectively AAW member organisations possess extensive service development and service delivery knowledge in a range of policy areas. Most organisations also act at a strategic as well as an operational level and many are membership based.
HAVE YOUR SAY - COMPLETE OUR SURVEYS!
Age Alliance Wales is in the process of gathering evidence regarding social care for people aged 50+ in Wales.
Such care may include help with washing and going to the toilet, meal preparation and respite for those caring for loved ones. We’re interested in all forms of care delivered at home, the homes of carers, or in other community venues.
Since 2016, local authorities in Wales have been governed by the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act, that says older people and their carers that need support should have their care needs assessed and then have a package of care put in place that meet these assessed needs, regardless of peoples’ ability to pay.
The Alliance wants to know whether the legislation is working for older people by answering some simple questions. To carry out the online survey simply visit:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/AAWReact1E (English language)
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/AAWReact1W (Welsh language)
Or, for a paper copy of the survey, please call Christopher Williams on 029 20 431548
We also have a second survey, covering the same subject areas, for professionals who work directly with older people, which can be found at:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/AAWReact2E (English language)
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/AAWReact2W (Welsh language).
Each version should take no more than ten to fifteen minutes to complete, so please consider doing so if you have the opportunity. Thanks!
Aims and Objectives of Age Alliance Wales
Aims
- To represent the concerns and further the interests of older people in Wales to policy makers,strategic planners, and funders
- To maximise the ability of each member organisation to fulfil their role of promoting the well-being of older people
- To work with, and for older people, through the co-operative use of the knowledge and expertise contained within the membership of Age Alliance Wales
Objectives
- To influence policy development, decision-making and service delivery to meet the needs of older people in Wales in Wales
- To create opportunities for networking, information sharing, and joint learning amongst members
- To monitor trends and legislative measures affecting older people in Wales
- To respond, comment, and make representation on strategies, policies, and consultation document that impact on older people in Wales
- To identify and seek to address emerging issues affecting older people in Wales
- To produce relevant information for the Welsh Government, members of Age Alliance Wales, and other interested parties
- To seek opportunities to work in partnership in order to campaign proactively on behalf of older people
A Directory of Members can be found by clicking this button:
About Age Alliance Wales
Age Alliance Wales Chair and Vice Chairs
Chair: Victoria Lloyd (Age Cymru)
Vice Chair: TBC
029 20431548