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recommendations In May 2011 the government published their Strategic Framework for Road Safety. This set out the vision for road safety and focuses on decentralisation and empowerment, alongside a workplan for ... people in this strategic framework. In this response we will be focusing on whether the measures set out in the action plan are workable and sufficient in relation to older people’s mobility. We would like
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people over 85 and the total numbers are likely to grow substantially in the coming years. Work carried out by Age UK has identified frailty as an important risk factor for low mood and depression and feelings ... physical activity creates huge physical and mental health benefits for older people. As the WHO points out, doing the recommended amount can “improve cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, bone and functional
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providers • National Advocacy Network – Expert speakers, case studies, sharing good practice, feeding into what is happening in Wales • Regional Networks – 5 new ones set up plus Chairs Network – Supporting 2 existing
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sessions Four mentors Sixteen artists ... phase 2 between 2017 and 2019, ... with the current phase running from September 2019 to the end of December 2021. Twelve weeks1 2 Two-hour sessions Three mentors ... dementia. Staff gained the confidence to lead creative activities themselves and were more likely to seek out cultural experiences outside of work. An SROI analysis collects information to tell the story of how
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Email Rosie 07425 422683 Further information Find out more about the Community Assistance Project Find out more about the Assist and Connect Service Find out more about the Listen and Connect Service
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However, many older people come up against barriers that prevent their participation in communities, and what should be an enjoyable stage of life can become a time of loneliness and isolation. Age Cymru’s Community ... risk. Accessing community areas and facilities can present a substantial challenge for older people if there is nowhere to rest or to sit down. The Community Calculator also highlighted other barriers
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provided by a national partner. This support was accompanied by a comprehensive training package. What was learnt from the evaluation? Organisations accessed the programme for a variety of reasons: to ... older people into participating in activities to improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. What delivery organisations said about the project: ‘We don’t have a strong training offer for our volunteers
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Older people must be supported and encouraged to acquire digital skills and get online, if they are able to. If public services / consultations are only available online, then older people should be provided ... eradicated. We hope that these comments are useful and would be happy to provide more information if required. Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered
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lives of older citizens: “I found that [during] weekends [my father] would not be dressed and got out of bed, as that was when they have staff shortages [in the care home]” “It became apparent that you ... per cent of respondents agreed that the lack of public toilets in their area stopped them from going out as often as they would like.iii Similarly poor pavements, a lack of places to sit down and poor access
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The Golden Thread Advocacy Programme (GTAP) has been funded by Welsh Government for three years to run alongside and support the implementation of Part 10 (Advocacy) of the Social Services and Well-being ... individuals’ views are accurately conveyed irrespective of the view of the advocate or others as to what is in the best interests of the individuals.” It is therefore inappropriate for Regulation 10 to
