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Independent advocacy with older people
 — a national conference hosted by the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (OPAAL) UK, 25 July 2002
Corporate AuthorHelp the Aged; Older People's Advocacy Alliance (OPAAL) UK
PublisherHelp the Aged, London, 2003
Pages24 pp
SourceHelp the Aged, 207-221 Pentonville Road, London N1 9UZ. E-mail: info@helptheaged.org.uk Website: www.helptheaged.org.uk
KeywordsAdvocacy ; Needs [elderly] ; Rights [elderly] ; Conference proceedings.
AnnotationIndependent advocacy is needed so that older people can secure and exercise their rights and choices; ensure that their voices are heard when decisions are made concerning their care and quality of life; and to combat age discrimination and abuse. This report outlines workshops and presentations at the conference on themes including: advocacy and the pensioners' movement; the need for person-centred care; dementia care based on listening to people's needs; advocacy, abuse and adult protection; information, advice and advocacy services; and advocacy, accreditation and standards. Also included is an annual report from OPAAL's Chair, Andrew Dunning. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-030925210 B
ClassmarkIQ: IK: IKR: 6M

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