Policy Update
This report is designed to provide a brief update on current national policy issues for older people in Wales and an overview of the work of Care & Repair Cymru regarding these issues.
Sustainable Homes Strategy - May 2009
Care & Repair Cymru would like to thank the Welsh Assembly Government for the opportunity to respond to the issues raised by this consultation process.
Paying for Care in Wales
Care & Repair Cymru would like to thank the National Assembly for the opportunity to participate in the Consultation process prior to the publication of the Green Paper on future arrangements for paying for care in Wales.
Older Person’s Commissioner Update
Ruth Marks the new Commissioner for Older People in Wales officially took up her post on the 21st April 2008.
Fuel Poverty
Older people are more likely than any other age group to be affected by fuel poverty.
Older Persons Strategy – Phase Two 2008-2013
The second phase of the strategy was launched in March 2008.
Keep Well This Winter
In 2007/8 CRC launched the Campaign during Care and Repair Week in January at the Senedd with the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas.
Commission on Rural Housing in Wales
Care & Repair Cymru responded to the consultation on behalf of older people, particularly Care and Repair clients living in rural Wales.
Legislative Competence Order for Carers
It has recently been agreed by Cabinet (March 2008) to progress toward a Legislative Competence Order for Carers in Wales.
Delayed Transfers of Care
The Independent Review of Delayed Transfers of Care in Wales has been completed by the University of Glamorgan with the report imminently expected. The review covered the whole of Wales and involved health and social care communities, independent and voluntary sectors and service users.
Care & Repair Cymru ‘Have Your Say’ Research
Care & Repair Cymru launched the ‘Have Your Say’ project in 2007.
For more information on the above issues please contact Rachel Gingell Policy and Research Officer Rachel.gingell@careandrepair.org.uk or 029 2057 6286