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
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
regular breaks as a number of them will tire more easily and/or suffer from their own health and mobility issues in comparison with younger carers. Dealing with challenging behaviour is particularly tiring
unreliable services impacted on their ability to attend health appointments, especially those with mobility issues. One respondent told us “I don’t know how to get to my hospital appointments because I no
Pavements obstructed with parked cars, bins and street furniture restricted access for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Problems with dog fouling and litter were also highlighted 22.9% of respondents rated ... itain-fairer-2018-is-walesfairer.pdf 121 Government Office for Science. (2019). Inequalities in Mobility and Access in the UK Transport System: Evidence Review Foresight, Government Office for Science
– including requirements for specialist support to overcome barriers to accessibility caused by mobility issues, sensory loss, or cognitive impairment, etc. Such approaches are sometimes supported by the ... most members can take away from their caring role. The Centre pays transport costs for members with mobility difficulties to enable them to access the group. An evaluation questionnaire is sent out annually
research is needed to unpick this. Health: Health and disability play a role. Poor health, reduced mobility, cognitive impairment, and sensory impairment increase older people’s chances of being lonely.64 ... engagement/detachment. Barriers in the environment can contribute to feeling lonely, probably because they reduce mobility; snow and ice during winter time, long distances to services, lack of resting places, dangerous
aims to train volunteers, supported by care home staff, in roles to support greater independence, mobility and social interaction using the concept of the Tea Party. The cascading element is expected to ... some of the ladies down in their wheelchairs for coffee morning, who [were not joining in] due to mobility issues (Volunteer). Participants of the Moving Moments focus group suggested that their support
extend public transport to vulnerable groups, especially in remote or isolated areas. 50. Driver mobility centres for older and disabled drivers play a vital role in improving driver safety and facilitating
lives, but they were also experiencing delays in receiving essential equipment to assist them with mobility and/or sensory loss. The ability to move freely around the place they lived had an impact on their