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1 Behind the Headlines Are older people and their families really to blame when their hospital discharges are delayed? Age UK, March 2016 Contact: Ruthe Isden, Ruthe.Isden@ageuk.org ... 2 Behind the headlines: are older people and families really to blame when their hospital discharges are delayed? We are regularly reading articles in the media about ‘bed blocking’
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vision for the 2021 Senedd elections – a better later life for all older people Age Cymru’s vision is a Wales where everyone enjoys good health, lives safely, is free from discrimination and is actively ... all is for those who are furthest from experiencing or achieving a good later life. There are huge differences among the older population, with some in a much better position than others. At the moment
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Long-term unemployment, usually defined as over 12 months out of work, is one of the most serious problems facing the 50+ cohort in the modern labour market. Of all older workers who are unemployed, nearly ... and personal barriers (for example low levels of IT skills). The Work Programme is the flagship Government scheme providing support to the long-term unemployed, using mainly private sector contractors
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1 Behind the headlines: Why the employment rate does not tell the whole story about working longer April 2017 2 Contents Summary of findings................................................ ... .......................... 4 The top-line (and headline) ............................................................................................. 5 Moving beyond the headline ....................
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The Golden Thread Advocacy Programme has been funded by Welsh Government for 3 years to run alongside and support the implementation of Part 10 (Advocacy) of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) ... started this work on the 1st April 2016 and our key aims are: To support the commissioning of independent professional advocacy through a sustainable, strategic approach. To improve the availability of advocacy
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road ... home. As a ‘Friend’ you could help the person you’re supporting be aware of what could help them stay fit and well. Exercise If the person you’re supporting can’t leave the house, it’s still important for
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DON’T MENTION THE F-WORD Advice to practitioners on communicating falls prevention messages to older people Falling in older age can lead to increased anxiety and depression, reduced activity, mobility ... on medical and social services and other forms of care. Despite the fact that there are many different interventions that can reduce the risk of falls, communicating these messages in a way that’s acceptable
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Care of the Dying Adult Consultation on draft guideline – deadline for comments 5pm on 09/09/2015 email: CareofDyingAdult@nice.org.uk Please return to: CareofDyingAdult@nice.org.uk Please ... Please read the checklist for submitting comments at the end of this form. We cannot accept forms that are not filled in correctly. We would like to hear your views on these questions: 1. Which areas will
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Understanding the oldest old. Project editors: Dr Susan Davidson, Professor James Goodwin, and Phil Rossall Age UK works to improve later life for the 14 million older people in the UK. We do this by ... forms. We also speak for the long-term interests of every one of us, so that experiences of ageing grow better for each passing generation. Improving later life. Understanding the oldest old. 4 Welcome
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• If the Government is serious about extending working lives, it must make sure that everyone who wants to and is capable of working can do so, regardless of age. This includes ensuring that the Work Programme ... delivers for its older participants. • The Work Programme has been less effective at helping the over 55s than younger age groups. • However, the Work Programme is a labour market tool which can be used
