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Painful Journeys Why getting to hospital appointments is a major issue for older people IN-DEPTH POLICY REPORT 2 Introduction For most of us just having a hospital appointment is enough to worry about ... alone, in chronic pain and having to take three different buses to get there. This is the reality for many of the older people we have heard from. That’s why Age UK is calling on the Government to urgently
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groceries or other essential items from the shops during this time. Here are a few basic precautions for handling shopping; 1. Follow social distancing protocol and don’t take unnecessary risks. 2. Don’t ... possible and wash their hands after touching it. 7. Remember to wash hands before and after deliveries for at least 20 seconds. 8. When out and about keep a bottle of alcohol hand sanitiser to hand. 9. Cover
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aims to set out the key figures on funding for social care. Since our last edition in 2012, the Care Bill has addressed some of our concerns about the framework for care and support of older people1. In addition ... addition, the Government has committed to transferring £3.8 billion from the NHS for joint NHS and local council decisions about the funding of heath and care services from 2015. However, as this briefing
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and painful experience and people can feel completely hopeless. Luckily for many, life moves on and these feelings pass. But for some of us loneliness can become chronic, making us miserable and often ... carries a stigma can make it hard to admit to it and seek help. And often people don’t know where to go for support. Chronic loneliness is affecting a growing number of older people, in line with the increase
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independent and secure in their own homes. By leaving us a gift in your will, you can help us to be there for people like Huw, Emlyn and Gwen. We’ll be here to keep Huw company After moving across the country ... found a new lease of life, it’s turned his life around. You can help to make sure we’ll always be here for people like Huw, Emlyn and Gwen. Turn over to find out how. We’ll be here to give Emlyn advice When
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contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary companies ... 25. Other ways to get out and about 27. Useful organisations 32. 4 What this guide is about. For many people, driving is about more than just getting from A to B. Driving gives us freedom and a feeling
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people who privately rent their homes Age UK, October 2016 Contact: joe.oldman@ageuk.org.uk 1 1. Introduction The media often reports high figures for the amount ... 20254 according to projections. Despite this, in the longer term, homeownership is likely to decline for future generations as the private rented sector continues to expand. 1.1. Trends in private renting
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online sessions designed to help tackle social isolation, while providing fun and companionship. As for all our roles, we provide full training and ongoing support. To find out more about volunteering, including ... sessions and being in control of the online meeting (for example, admitting participants to the meeting) – Assisting volunteers or participants who are having technical issues – Facilitating the smooth
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spread awareness of the HOPE project so that the service is available to those older people and carers who require an advocate’s assistance. 2. Establish community links with all appropriate stakeholders to ... to promote the HOPE Project 3. In line with local arrangements, implement a process and system for recruiting the volunteers 4. Ensure all prospective volunteers are inducted with Age Cymru and all Age
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member was being offered opportunities for activities. The first phase of the project ran between 2015 and 2017, ... Age Cymru recruited professional artists in Wales who were then supported by experienced ... of the programme was to increase opportunities for residents and staff to participate in the arts and to develop and mentor artists to deliver sessions for older people in care settings. 80% 1 2 3 4 5 6
