their carers) have not only gained a deeper understanding of dance but have been surprised by how mobile they could be. As one surprised participant put it: “It’s remarkable that sometimes you can’t walk
Nowshera District, we supported a training programme covering disaster risk assessments, restricted mobility, that their nutritional needs may be different, or that they may have multiple health conditions ... some of the common experiences of later life such as the loss of a loved one, retirement, loss of mobility and increasingly poor health place older people at greater risk of it. Although levels of loneliness
in point. Surgery has the potential to transform patients’ lives by alleviating pain, restoring mobility and independence, relieving emotional stress and giving more years of disease-free life. However ... groups, owing to falls and fractures, as opposed to those performed as an elective procedure to treat mobility problems caused by osteoarthritis. These data are disaggregated according to the type of procedure
to move the claimant to a hospital, and he had, despite his condition, remained reasonably fit and mobile. Further, although he had been handcuffed when in hospital, this was after a suitable risk assessment
a call to a standard 01 or 02 number. They will also be automatically included in any landline or mobile inclusive minutes package). You can also: email us at advice@agecymru.org.uk; or visit our website
tensions at what is undeniably an already difficult and stressful time. Mr S is registered blind with mobility problems as he is waiting for knee replacement. He cannot get upstairs and has no access to a shower
are provided. Anyone can register for the free assistance which includes help if you have limited mobility, are chronically sick or have a disability. To register, contact your water company for more information
support if needed At home At present only 3% of UK housing is accessible to people with restricted mobility. Strategic planning must ensure that local housing stock is considered as part of health, care and
bank from home, especially useful for people in rural areas with sparse services or whose health or mobility makes it hard for them to leave the home. Others may value the internet for communication but not
pavements obstructed with parked cars, bins and street furniture restricted access for wheelchairs and mobility scooters 8 • over 22% of respondents regarded public seating and places to rest in their community