Age Cymru has launched HOPE (Helping others participate and engage) to help older people (50+) and carers be supported and able to live their lives to the fullest.
HOPE will help people find information and support with issues including housing, accessing services, dealing with loneliness and isolation and getting financial help and other entitlements they may need or benefit from.
Alongside this, it will help older people to take part in community activities, understand their rights, engage with professionals and have their voices heard.
The project is currently recruiting and training community-based volunteers to provide independent advocacy support to local older people and carers, allowing them to shape the key decisions affecting their lives and avoid getting into crisis situations.
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer advocate with HOPE in Gwynedd or Anglesey please contact Sian Hughes (Project Officer) 07943 186673 sian.hughes@agecymru.org.uk
For referrals or general enquiries please email advocacy@agecymru.org.uk
Or visit the website: www.agecymru.org.uk/advocacy
