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friendly Wales A little bit of sunshine is good for us and can lift our spirits – let’s face it, it can often be a welcome change from the long drawn out Welsh winter. There is no clear distinction between the ... way, it’s important that we’re prepared for all eventualities. Extreme temperatures, still air and humidity are unpleasant for many of us, sleepless nights, feeling sticky, feeling tired. But it can also
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AgeUKIG07 What to expect when you go into hospital, while you’re there and when you’re discharged. Your hospital stay. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved ... uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples
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Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality ... opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Health
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WRITTEN EVIDENCE: COMMUNITY TRANSPORT INQUIRY I am writing to you on behalf of Age UK, [Age Cymru, Age Scotland and Age NI] in response to the Government’s recent proposals affecting community transport ... million community transport journeysi take place. People in the UK rely on community transport services to access healthcareii, educationiii, employmentiv and leisure. The overwhelming majority (98%v) of the
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AgeUKIG31 Practical advice for making and updating your will. Wills and estate planning. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining ... uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples
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Read information on what you can do to help a loved one.
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recruiters An ageing population, the end of forced retirement and a rising State Pension age, mean there is a growing number of over 50s in the jobs market. Using this talent pool will be crucial for employers ... Department for Work and Pensions (2015) www.gov.uk Employing Older Workers: An employer’s guide to multi-generational workforce, Department for Work and Pensions (2013) www.gov.uk DWP Employer Toolkit:
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factsheet There are things you can do to make sure others know which medical treatments you would want to refuse and how you would like to be cared for, should a time come when you cannot make or communicate ... decision to refuse treatment (often called an advance decision or a ‘living will’) and an advance statement are two things you can do. This factsheet explains what they are, why you might want to prepare
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AgeUKIG15 Common problems and how to manage them. Bladder and bowel problems. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our ... uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples
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If you have fallen victim to a scam, it can be devastating. Scams can have serious financial and emotional consequences for victims, and can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, embarrassment, fear, and anxiety
