characteristics. Ageing is unequal: more than three in four women aged 85 and over live alone, compared to two in five men. The oldest women are more likely than their male counterparts to rent accommodation ... accommodation (one-third vs one-fifth). Poverty is highest among very old women. Variations in capacity There is no clear evidence of a sudden decline in health at 85 and self-rated health is no different
advocacy support at a community level through a range of advocacy models by recruiting, then fully training and supporting project volunteers. We don't deliver paid advocacy or any form of statutory advocacy ... show how important it is and what a difference it can make. • HOPE has established a programme of training, workshops and events enabling advocates and other professionals across Wales to develop their skills
to be correlated with older people saying they feel lonely: (Order of list does not reflect the strength of the association with loneliness.) Age Ethnicity and language Sex Living arrangements ... of expressing self-perceived loneliness increases with age.50 Gender: Men and women are affected differently: older women are more likely to say they feel lonely than older men.51 52 Living arrangements
sexual offences and violence against the person, although the pattern is very different for men and women. [Figure 2, Figure 3] In June 2013, for male offenders, one third (34%) of the 50-59 age group and ... and 59% of over 60s in prison in England and Wales were sexual offenders. Overall, for men and women together, 28% of the 50-59 1 Ministry of
risk of experiencing loneliness and link them to appropriate forms of support. Provide access to strength and balance classes for people who have fallen or who are at risk of falling. “Sometimes it’s too
inclusive activities and sports including table tennis, boccia, bowls, darts and a range of balance and strength exercises. The physical activities are gradually introduced to help older people slowly increase
volunteer led project, so that they may participate and connect to their community with the support of trained volunteers to provide friendship, build resilience, raise confidence and increase awareness of available ... work with you to identify the opportunities that can help you realise and achieve your goals. Full training and support will be given by our Community Assistance project team. For more examples of responsibilities
desirable Good IT skills is desirable Training: You will be given induction training on the various aspects of the work. You will also receive specific training for your role and will be provided with
Age 18+ Smart phone/laptop/tablet with headphones to download the phone system app Engage in all training and supervisions to enhance your understanding and delivery of the role We’ll provide an enhanced ... volunteer, you’ll be fully supported and provided with a variety of excellent compulsory and optional training to enhance and develop your skills. Whatever your motivation for volunteering, we’ll work with you
Connect Service Coordinator Job Purpose: To meet the project objectives by recruiting, inducting, training and supporting suitable volunteers as part of the Listen and Connect Service. Main Responsibilities: ... through the recruitment process. 3. Provide support to volunteers through their initial induction and training and on an ongoing basis. 4. Ensure all volunteers have appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service