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Robins - Hospital volunteers
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The Robins are hospital volunteers who undertake
activities in Newport, such as hair and nail care,
assisting patients at meal time, chatting and
reading to patients, letter writing and assisting
with phone calls.
The service operates within the St.Woolos and
Royal Gwent Hospitals in Newport. It is provided
7 days a week from 9.00 until 5.00 pm and is free
of charge.
If you would be interested in volunteering as a
Robin, visit our volunteering page to find out more.
Products & Insurance Services
Age Cymru Gwent offers a whole range of products
and services especially tailored for the over 50's.
Age Cymru Gwent is an appointed representative of
Age UK Enterprises Limited which is authorised and
regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for
insurance mediation.
All profits Age Cymru Gwent Enterprises Ltd
receives from sales of products and services
go directly to support Age Cymru Gwent's
charitable activities.
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Last year (2011/2012) we helped over 20,000 older
people.
Every pound raised is spent locally in Gwent.
Service User Satisfaction marked at the highest
level is consistently achieved in over 95% of
responses.
All domiciliary services are inspected annually by
the Care & Social Services Inspectorate for Wales.
Over £7 million in increased income for Older
People raised in the last year.
All our Advocacy Services hold the Quality
Performance Mark for Advocacy Schemes
The Information & Advice Service holds the Advice
Quality Standard.
Age Cymru Gwent `Robins': An innovative scheme
to support older people in a number of ways while
they are in hospital.
Age Cymru Gwent Achievements