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in the context of an ageing population. Accessibility is important to ensure that older people can continue living independently and in their own homes for as long as possible. Basic home accessibility ... increase them. Adequate funding must be provided so accessibility issues in mainstream housing can be properly addressed. There is an urgent need for more wheelchair accessible housing. Local authorities
public toilets, anti-social behaviour and hazards for people with mobility issues add to the number who feel isolated and lonely’ (Community Calculator respondent) 4 Introduction Being able to take part ... inaccessible built environment, and a lack of services can lead to older people being cut off within communities, and what should be an enjoyable stage of life can become a time of loneliness and isolation. If
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choose to deal with your estate after your death and can be relatives or friends or a professional such as a solicitor. Further information on executors can be found here . For more information call
indicators of sexual abuse Significant change in sexual behaviour or attitude Pregnancy in a woman who is unable to consent to sexual intercourse Changes to urinary continence or soiling Poor concentration ... underclothing Inappropriate displays of physical affection or sexual touching by a care provider The adult who needs care and support telling you they have been sexually assaulted, raped or forced to engage in
Practice (Part 10, Advocacy) states that: Advocacy helps people to understand how they can be involved, how they can contribute and take part and whenever possible, lead or direct the process1. To have voice ... services funded specifically for older people than in 2016. • Looking ahead, the number of services who believe that their funding will remain the same or increase has risen to 65% compared to 53% in Advocacy
experience and views are mentioned specifically, and those who provided other relevant data and insights. They would also like to thank Jo Moriarty who helped by commenting on a final draft and Emma Bingham ... self-audit 18 References 19 4 How do social housing providers meet the needs of people with dementia who are from black and minority ethnic backgrounds? This question is important because both the numbers
1 Experiences of people aged 50 or over in Wales who look after, or give any unpaid help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of long-term physical or mental ill-health ... for you Unpaid carers are defined by the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 as a person who provides or intends to provide care for an adult or disabled child. B1. Are you comfortable using the
low wages and high staff turnover, means there may be an unreasonable expectation that certain tasks can be carried out. We therefore believe there should also be recommendations aimed at commissioners and ... long period where someone is living with multiple conditions and frailty for whom a sudden change can lead very quickly to entering the dying phase. This is even more challenging to recognise when their