Age needs one voice. Now it has:
Age Cyrmru is the new force combining Age Concern Cymru and
Help the Aged in Wales. Age Cymru is a member of the Age UK family.
The new force combining &
The Cross Party Group on Older People and Ageing works to ensure that the specific needs of older people are considered in the National Assembly for Wales and that Assembly Members with an interest in older people’s issues can come together to make a positive difference.
The group met several times in 2010 - 2011 to discuss the importance of age-friendly communities resulting in a report detailing three key recommendations:
Cross Party Group on Older People and Ageing Report 2010 - 2011
The group first met in the new Assembly on 29th September 2011. At this meeting they agreed new Terms of Reference
The group comprises:
On 24 November 2011 the group met to discuss broad issues around wellbeing in later life. A lively discussion was had, with contributions from WRVS and Age Alliance Wales amongst others, individual members agreed to take actions forward.
The group will next meet in February to discuss Community Transport.
You can find out how to contact members of the Cross Party Group by visiting their pages on the National Assembly for Wales website
For more information please contact Kate Cubbage, kate.cubbage@agecymru.org.uk or telephone 029 2043 1567.
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