-
in determining older people’s ability to access services and communities, as many older people rely on public transport to get out and about. Without appropriate transport services and infrastructure, older ... Transport Objectives.1 We would also wish to highlight accessibility issues at railway stations and on board trains: Accessibility problems at some railway stations include physical barriers such as stairs
-
accessibility in getting to/from railway stations, being able to move from one platform to another (without barriers such as stairs) and getting on and off the train should be a high priority. Accessibility problems ... that wherever feasible, lifts should be available at all stations to enable passengers to cross from one platform to another. 2.5 Infrastructure at stations Older people who can and want to use trains require
-
information guide has been prepared by Age UK and 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 ... 3 Contents. What this guide is about 4. Why you should make a will. Why is it important to make a will? 6. What happens if I don’t make a will? 8. Making a will. How to make a will 10. What to include in
-
you than others. I have the right to have my life protected and not to have it taken away by others. What does this right mean? Public authorities must: take appropriate steps to protect a person’s life e ... or the state’s failure to protect life, there should be an effective official investigation into what happened. How could this be relevant to me or other older people? I should not be refused lifesaving
-
1 A Report on Age Cymru’s 2022 Older Carers Survey Creating an age friendly Wales Creating an age friendly Wales 1 Introduction There are more than 370,000 unpaid carers in Wales, with around 220,000 ... created to focus on the general experiences of older carers, asking them to state the number of hours per week they’re caring, their opinions on support for older unpaid carers, and what three things would
-
This information leaflet has been prepared by Age Cymru and Age UK and contains general information on the range of information guides and factsheets only, which we hope will be of use to you. Nothing in ... in this leaflet should be construed as the giving of specific advice and it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action. Neither Age Cymru, Age UK, nor any of their subsidiary companies
-
impacted on the well-being of many older people. Loneliness resulting from isolation is distressing and has a detrimental effect on health and wellbeing. We have seen unprecedented demands on health and ... challenges, Age Cymru has adapted the way we provide help and support. Our team has been imaginative and what are normally inperson activities have often been adapted to an online environment. Importantly, Age
-
information guide has been prepared by Age UK and 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 ... UK. Published: June 2023. 3 Contents What this guide is about. 4. What is dementia? Symptoms to look out for. 6. Diagnosis and support. Seeing your doctor. 9. What if it is dementia? 10. How might dementia
-
across government that risk undermining the aims of the mandate, in particular the continued squeeze on social care budgets and the cuts to public health funding for local authorities. We believe that ... This should include making progress in reducing the gap in disability-free life expectancy, depending on where in the country you live. We do not believe that management of multiple medications by professionals
-
newsletter from Age Cymru Spring 2024 Tell us what matters to you in our 2024 survey Be wary of offers to insulate your loft with spray foam Hear how one of our walk leaders gets a buzz from volunteering ... if you would complete and return it to us. It’s crucial that we get to know about what’s happening in your life and what changes you’d like to see. We’re also keen to hear about your hospital transport
