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Pension Awareness Week

Age Cymru’s response to Ofgem's energy price announcement of 4% rise in energy prices from 1 October to 31 December 2026

Age Cymru Responds to VAT cut to household electricity bills

Unstable foundations: reflections on Age Cymru’s 2026 annual survey

Eleanor cycles 70 @ 70 and raises £1,250

Mothers of children who were adopted before 1976 encouraged to apply for support

Age Cymru urges older people in Wales to apply for millions in unclaimed support

Dying matters week

Age Cymru Response: Energy Support

Community groups receive £10k to support bereavement projects across Wales

Hustings Event

An International Women’s Day Message from Deputy Chair, Diane Hughes

Age Cymru Response: Energy Price Cap Reduction

Neges ar gyfer y flwyddyn newydd wrth Age Cymru

A new year message from Age Cymru

Another wonderful evening at our annual Christmas Carol Concert

New loneliness data highlights urgent need for support this Christmas

Age Cymru contributes to a new report on public toilets in Wales

Age Cymru response: Energy Cap Increase

Age Cymru response to the Work and Pensions Committee: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations

Age Cymru Dyfed and Age Cymru launch groundbreaking e-learning course to strengthen support for older Armed Forces veterans

Age Cymru responds to the announcement that Winter Fuel Payments will be reinstated to pensioners with incomes of £35,000 or less

Age Cymru: Winter Fuel Payment Petition Hand in with Age UK

Age Cymru launches groundbreaking toolkit to place residents at the centre of their care

Charity offers support to adults living with dementia in communities across Wales

One in ten older people in Wales will be spending Christmas Day on their own watching TV, finds new research

Placing older carers at the heart of individual health care plans

Ready Steady Knit: the innocent Big Knit is back to craft a better future for older people in Wales with Age Cymru

Age Cymru hosting a photographic exhibition of Changemakers – people who challenge stereotypes of ageing and trailblaze in their field Cardiff Central Library until 17 October

Age UK’s Equality Impact Assessment of cuts to Winter Fuel Payments: Age Cymru statement

One in ten older people in Wales will be watching TV on their own this Christmas

Pension credit deadline day looming

Age Cymru urges older people to protect themselves now with vaccinations for this coming winter

Age Cymru’s volunteers bringing friendship and joy to lonely older people

Age Cymru urges the south Wales public to donate festive gift boxes for lonely older people

Tips for a safe and happy Halloween

Advocacy support reaching crisis point, finds charity’s research

Pugh’s Garden Villages supporting Age Cymru’s Friend-in-Need service during the run up to Christmas

Fraudsters taking advantage of worries over changes to winter fuel payments

Falls prevention and intervention work saving Welsh health and social care services millions of pounds each year

Letter to the First Minister regarding Winter Fuel Payments

Age Cymru Briefing: Winter Fuel Payment – 22 August 2024

Age Cymru Statement: Energy Price Cap Increase – 23 August 2024

Age Cymru Statement on Public Toilet Provision

Older people in Wales missing out on thousands of pounds worth of benefits

Age Alliance Wales roadshow visiting Haverfordwest in September

Age Cymru nominates Karl Jenkins for a ‘Changemaker’ award in recognition of his work challenging ageist stereotypes

Physical health is the most frequently reported challenge facing older people in Wales, Age Cymru survey finds

Age Cymru’s response to the Chancellor’s announcement on means testing the winter fuel payment

Age Cymru nominates Mary Lloyd Jones as its first Changemaker

Age Alliance Wales roadshow visiting Swansea in July

Age Cymru host election hustings in north Wales to hear how local candidates would tackle the challenges facing older people

Age Cymru hosting election hustings in south Wales to hear how local candidates would tackle the challenges facing older people

Political parties urged to make life better for older people in Wales

Investment in older people’s mental health not matching demand, Age Cymru tells Welsh Government consultations

Age Cymru marks loneliness awareness week with a story of how one older man keeps connected to the world

Claiming Attendance Allowance and other benefits could help lift thousands of older people in Wales out of poverty, says Age Cymru

Age Alliance Wales roadshow visiting Wrexham in June

Letter to editor re HOPE service

Age Alliance Wales roadshow visiting Llandudno in June

Helping older people cope with everyday issues

Investment in older people’s mental health in Wales not matching demand

Limit social care cost rises to inflationary levels, charity urges

Media Invitation Age Cymru - A spotlight on mental health of older people in Wales

Charity warns older people to be wary of rogue traders looking to take advantage of digital switchover

Older people's charity hosting a Spring Wellness event at Y Gaer Museum, Glamorgan Street, Brecon

Older people's charity hosting a Spring Wellness event at the Dewi Sant Centre in Pensarn, Conwy

Age Cymru launches its fifth annual survey of the over 50s in Wales

Older people's charities hosting a Spring Wellness event at the Riverside Warehouse in Riverside, Cardiff

Older people's charities hosting a Winter Wellness event at the Hi Tide in Porthcawl

Older people's charities hosting a Spring Wellness event at the Riverfront Theatre in Newport

Retired journalist urges everyone with some spare time to embrace volunteering

Charities warn older people about insulating lofts with spray foam

Advice for older people to stay safe, warm, and well during cold spells

Be a good neighbour to older people in your community this Christmas

While Christmas can heighten feelings of loneliness, it is an all-year-round battle for many older people

Loneliness at Christmas widespread amongst thousands of older people in Wales

Age Cymru hosting a Winter Wellness event at Aberystwyth Museum

Cost-of-living crisis forcing many older people to stay in work

Face-to-face banking services crucial for older people to live a full and independent life

Make sure you’re claiming all your entitlements

Charity highlights the health benefits of keeping yourself and your home warm this winter

Volunteer for our Friend in Need telephone service and help an older person overcome loneliness

Age Cymru urges Welsh public to donate festive gift boxes for lonely older people

Older people urged to keep their homes warm this winter, despite the financial challenges

Charity calls for artistic and cultural activities to be made available in every care home in Wales

Children can play a vital role in helping older people reduce their risk of falling, says National Taskforce

Reduced bus services could increase loneliness and isolation amongst older people, warns Age Cymru

Wales could lose a quarter of bus services

Letter to editor - Help us to improve the lives of older people in Wales

Age Cymru and Age Cymru Gwynedd a Môn showcasing an array of services and activities at this year’s National Eisteddfod in Llŷn and Eifionydd

Older people across Wales waiting longer for social care assessments, finds Age Cymru report

Age Cymru welcomes the new Digital and Data Strategy for Health & Social Care in Wales but urges caution – 27 July 2023

Statement given to the Newyddion website re access to dentistry

Charities launch nature inspired wellbeing course for the over 50s in Maesteg

Age Cymru brings its arts exhibition space The Cube to Barry Hospital

St Joseph’s Primary School in Cardiff signs up to Age Cymru’s Big Step fundraiser

Age Cymru highlights the importance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Age Cymru supporting DWP’s Pension Credit Week of Action

Loneliness and older people: If you, or someone you know is lonely, then reach out to Age Cymru

Age Cymru welcomes the new approach to tackle diabetes and improve care from the Welsh Government

Age Cymru welcomes Welsh Government’s announcement to invest up to £30 million in community care

Blue Badges: local authorities in Wales need to promote alternatives to online applications

Energy network companies and leading charities join forces to support older people

Older people living in off-grid homes urged to apply for their £400 support by 31 May

Nearly 70 older people Nordic Walk around Bute Park to celebrate National Walking Month

Gwanwyn Festival 2023: Celebrating the creativity of nature and the nature of creativity in older age

Charities launch 12-week wellbeing course for the over 50s in the Bridgend countryside

Age Cymru urges pensioners on low incomes to put in a claim for pension credit without delay

Charity launches guide to help older people claim all their entitlements

Gwanwyn Festival 2023: Celebrating the creativity inspired by nature in older age

Statement regarding the differences in waiting lists between England and Wales

Letter to editors: Over 50s invited to complete Age Cymru’s What Matters to You survey

Motorcycle ride honouring army despatch riders named after former WW2 Pembrokeshire veteran

Older people living in off-grid homes urged to apply for their £400 support by 31 May

Charity launches an appeal for people to sign up to its Big Step fundraiser

Age Cymru launches its fourth annual survey of the over 50s in Wales

Older people in Wales urged to get photo ID so they can continue voting in future elections

Age Cymru’s response to today’s budget

Forest arts programme launching for the over 50s in Bridgend

Join Age Cymru’s Older People’s Consultative Forum - Letter to Editors

Widespread calls for more support to help older people thrive in the workplace

St David’s Day: Celebrating the broad diversity of older people in Wales

Thousands of households with a traditional pre-payment meter have yet to cash in their energy vouchers

Charity urges older people to claim their £200 from the Winter Fuel Support Scheme before it closes at the end of this month

Event spotlighting the benefits of an age-inclusive workplace

Advice for older people to stay safe and well during cold weather spell

January a good time to plan life beyond 60

Discharging older people from hospital without care packages

Response to South Wales Argus

Nearly a third of people aged over 65 in Wales say this Christmas will be one of their hardest yet due to cost-of-living crisis

Carers Rights Day 2022: Charities highlight ‘A one stop guide for older carers in Wales’

Age Cymru volunteers commended at GAVO 2022 awards

Safeguarding older people in Wales from abuse and neglect

Age Cymru’s response to today’s Autumn Statement:

Autumn Statement: Charity urges the chancellor to reinstate the triple lock and raise benefits in line with inflation

Age Cymru launches its Spread the Warmth campaign to support older people through the winter months

Armistice Day 11 November 2022: Age Cymru Dyfed and ITV Wales share a film exploring the memories of five veterans in Wales who served during WWII

Older people need the triple lock reinstated and benefits to rise in line with inflation

Letter to Editor Re: Reinstating the triple lock on state pensions

Enabling older people to enjoy the Halloween and Bonfire celebrations

Age Cymru urges the Welsh public to donate festive gift boxes to help make Christmas a little brighter for lonely older people

Age Cymru calls on the new PM to protect the triple lock

Age Cymru Statement on World Osteoporosis Day 2022

Age Cymru report highlights delays in social care

Apply for pension credit by 18 August to get £650 cost-of-living payment

Help Age Cymru support older people through the cost-of-living crisis

Deputy minister highlights the importance of human rights for older people at the 2022 National Eisteddfod

Join our Culture Club and help isolated older people visit cultural sites across Cardiff and the Vale

Showcasing the importance of human rights for older people at the 2022 Eisteddfod

Charity welcomes the launch of the new Welsh Government Fuel Support Scheme

Hot weather spell - advice for older people

Age Cymru recruiting volunteers to work in care homes across Wales

Age Cymru’s response to the Census Data release for Wales

Take the Big Step challenge and help Age Cymru support older people across Wales

Age Cymru statement on the lack of care workers

Nearly two thirds of older people struggled to access healthcare during springtime

Journal shines a spotlight on older people in the workplace

Unpaid older carers experienced a huge surge in responsibilities during the pandemic, finds Age Cymru survey

Age Cymru's response to the Westminster Government's announcement on support packages

Energy price cap rise: Age Cymru calls for immediate support from the Westminster Government

Advocacy provision in Wales on the increase, finds report

Why some older people may need to prepare for Digital Switchover

165,000 older households in Wales will be unable to cover their essential spending this year, warns Age Cymru

Charity celebrates creativity in older age with its annual Gwanwyn Festival

This is Older: photography exhibition celebrating the diverse lives of older people Oriel, Senedd 23 April – 25 May 2022

The prestigious Wizz Air Cardiff Half Marathon: team up with Age Cymru this autumn

Age Cymru welcomes the Welsh Government's decision to extend the Winter Fuel Support Scheme to older people claiming Pension Credit

Age Cymru's statement on the conflict in Ukraine

Letter to Editors: National survey of the pandemic for the over 50s in Wales

National survey of the pandemic landscape for the over 50s in Wales launched

Volunteers needed to join our Culture Club and help isolated older people visit cultural sites across Wales

Ruby Wax to headline Age Inclusion Conference

Response to the Welsh Government’s Winter Fuel Support Scheme announcement

Further challenges facing older people in 2022

Nearly 87,000 older people expect to feel lonely this Christmas

Jingle Bake for Age Cymru this Christmas

Charity calls for the public to donate Christmas gift boxes for older people across Wales

The remarkable story of how Age Cymru’s friendship scheme rekindled the Welsh language in an 83 year old valleys woman

Age Cymru’s quote on the launch of the Welsh Government’s Strategy for Older People – 30 sept 2021

Charity seeking volunteers to support families visiting care homes Letter to ed¦ 20 Sept 2021

Age Cymru quote on falls and deteriorating eye sight - 20 Sept 2021

Age Cymru’s response to the Welsh Government’s announcement to provide £48million for the social care sector

The Big Step - Age Cymru launches its fundraising drive for October

Official statement

Carers event for the over 50s in the Aberdare area

Falls amongst older people can have a devastating impact but they are not an inevitable part of ageing

Tell Me Moore

Cashless Parking Comment

Celebrating the work of Project 360 ahead of Armed Forces Day on 26 June 2021

Claim all your benefit entitlements says charity - 21 June 2021

Sporting Memories - 11 June 2021

Bank closures – comment to South Wales Argus 3 June 2021

Lockdown survey provides an insight into what older people need to emerge from pandemic

Older carers survey

Retired IT consultant keeping older people fit, healthy and connected during lockdown

Age Cymru seeks assurances for older people unable to complete Settled Status applications

Older people's charity launches its Manifesto 2021 ahead of the Senedd elections

Woolly warriors needed in Wales for the innocent Big Knit - 27 April 2021

Woolly warriors needed in Gwynedd a Mon for the innocent Big Knit - 27 April 2021

Age Cymru's comment on second dose vaccines - 12 March 2021

Age Cymru's Question Time Event - 23 March 2021

Project to bring HOPE to older people in Monmouthshire - 2 March 2021

Over 50s urged to plan for their future

Age Cymru response regarding health boards' communications with older people

Care Home Guide - south Wales version

Care Home Guide - north Wales edition

Care Home Guide

Statement on survey results

Letter to Editor

Supporting older people during challenging times

Carols at Christmas

70% of older people had difficulty accessing health services during pandemic

Age Cymru dismayed by Welsh Government’s omission of older people in its Covid 19 reconstruction plans

Letter to editors inviting bids for veterans' grants

Older People's Day 2020

Age Cymru backs call for action to support safe care home visits

Tell us your story - Age Cymru seeks older people's views of the Covid 19 lockdown

Letter to editors re Covid 19 survey

Improving the portrayal of older people in the media - Letter to Editor

Comment to BBC Wales News online on the ending of shielding in Wales

Comment on testing for domiciliary care staff

Age Cymru responds to BBC announcement that they will end free TV licences for most over 75s next month

New national project to focus on the needs of older carers

Mae Age Cymru yn lansio gwasanaeth cyfeillgarwch dros y ffôn o'r enw Ffrind Mewn Angen

Friend In Need telephone friendship service

Accessing cash safely – advice for older people during Covid 19

Tribute to our friend Phyllis

Covid 19 crisis: Age Cymru makes more than 2,000 reassurance calls to the over 70s in Wales

Older people being pressurised into signing do not attempt CPR forms - Joint Statement from Age Sector Organisations

Joint statement on the rights of older people in the UK to treatment during this Pandemic

Supermarket delivery problems - Age Cymru's response

Joint statement on COVID-19: Age Cymru and Older People’s Commissioner

Investment needed to make communities age friendly, finds survey

New chair for Age Cymru

Falls Awareness Week

2010 - 2020: a decade of opportunity, challenge and kindness for older people in Wales

Pensioners urged to keep safe, warm and well this winter

Age Cymru launches framework for commissioning independent professional advocacy for adults

Age Cymru appeals to north Wales public to donate Christmas gift boxes for care home residents

Veterans aged 60 and over urged to ask about military pensions

Age Cymru and Business in the Community Cymru has teamed up to deliver the Age at Work programme across Wales.

Access to Banking: Age Cymru's Response to National Assembly for Wales Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee report

Veterans aged 60 and over urged to ask about military pensions

Age Cymru to host winter information day in Rhyl

Charity advises older people to take a few simple steps look after themselves as heatwave hits Wales over the bank holiday

Pop up cinema event to celebrate positive ageing

More than 50 older people Nordic Walk across Cardiff Bay to celebrate Age Positive Week

Media Invitation - Age Cymru’s Nordic Walk - Monday 30 September 2019 – 10am

OVER 200,000 OLDER PEOPLE IN WALES CLAIM TO HAVE FELT LONELY DURING LATER LIFE

High Court pensions ruling for older women

Transport for Wales makes bus pass application forms readily available for citizens

Charity advises older people to take a few simple steps look after themselves as heatwave hits Wales over the bank holiday

Only one day to go before mixed-age couples lose the chance to claim benefits worth up to £35,000 because of pension credit rule change

Free TV licences: Age Cymru writes to Conservative politicians ahead of leadership hustings in Cardiff

Welsh Public tells government to keep its manifesto promise and continue to fund free TV licences for Welsh pensioners

Our response to Care Inspectorate Wales reviews on local authority performances regarding Deprivation of Liberties

Welsh pensioners to rally in Cardiff on TV licence changes

Charity urges pensioners to look after themselves as heatwave hits Europe

£400,000 National Lottery funding for older workers in Wales

Wales & West Housing donates more than £35,000 to help

National conference providing a platform for older people’s voices in Wales

Ministerial Round Table on fuel poverty

Age Cymru presents on funding social care in the future at the Cardiff Business School

Charity pays tribute to its team of wonderful volunteers

Pension benefit changes - backdated claims available until 13 August 2019

Older people from across Wales to descend on Porthcawl for annual conference and rally

Welsh charity helped older people claim more than £6.5 million in benefits last year

Age Cymru's response to the tragic case of Joy Worrell

Charity launches journal on Keeping voice, choice and control when growing older in Wales

From Caernafon to Cardiff and from Whitland to Wrexham there will be an explosion of art and creativity amongst the over 50s in Wales during the merry month of May

Allocation of blue badges – an essential lifeline for many older people, has become a post code lottery in Wales

Help us introduce more older people to the arts and culture, committee told

Age Cymru urges older people to claim pension credit and housing benefit before government changes rules in May

The challenges facing carers of older veterans

Pensioner helps launch thermometer cards reminding older people to keep their homes safe and warm

Ask About Advocacy

Unpaid carers amongst armed forces veterans – tell us about your life

Meet and Greet Day in Pontypridd

The Prince of Wales to visit Neath care home hosting ground breaking arts project for residents with dementia

Falls Awareness Week

Defence Secretary visits Woody’s Lodge in the Vale of Glamorgan

Age Cymru and South Wales Police join forces to combat scams against older people

Follow Phyllis’ advice and protect yourself from the cold weather

Run for older people at one of the UK's fastest marathons and 10k races

Join the campaign to save free TV for older people

Response to £35m funding boost for NHS winter pressures

Volunteers bring early festive cheer to north Wales pensioners

Meirion Hughes Memorial

Opening of a new veterans’ centre (Woody’s Lodge)

Older peoples’ groups invited to bid for winter celebration grants

Grants available for groups celebrating creativity in older age

Age Cymru responds to new NEA Report

Welcoming the Welsh Government’s launch of a national conversation on what can be done to tackle inequalities and poverty experienced by disabled people

Age Cymru welcomes Welsh Government consultation on loneliness

Winter Celebration Grants launched

Opening of a new veterans’ centre (Woody’s Lodge)

Age Cymru responds to new NEA report 'Under one roof"

Grants available for groups celebrating creativity in older age

Supporting retired police officers at Woody’s Lodge centres for military veterans

New chair for older people’s national charity

Celebrate Age Positive Week with Age Cymru

New course enabling the over 50s to enjoy Carmarthenshire countryside through Nordic Walking

Veterans aged 65 or over: help us build a picture of your needs and aspirations

Community services vital to combating loneliness and isolation amongst older people, says Age Cymru

Comment on the drop in bus mileage in Wales13 February 2018

Chance for older people to shape charity’s priorities

Opportunity to chair one of Wales’ leading national charities - Deadline May 2018

Get ready for an explosion of creativity in older age with the Gwanwyn Festival during May 2018

Gwanwyn Festival 2018 - celebrating creativity in older age

Charity launches grant scheme to tackle isolation and loneliness – Deadline: 14 May 2018

Care home placements: Costs overriding older people’s basic human rights, says charity

Opportunity to chair one of Wales’ leading national charities - May deadline

Advice to help keep us driving beyond the age of 70

New chief executive for Age Cymru

Look out for the flamboyant bus tour in Cardiff on Saturday

TV comic leads Ystradgynlais workshops as part of a Wales-wide arts festival for the over 50s

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