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What is preventing progress? Time to move from talk to action on reducing preventable illness A report by The Richmond Group of Charities November 2014 25 2025 BY CONTENTSABOUT The Richmond Group of Charities ... Charities is a coalition of 10 of the leading health and social care organisations in the voluntary sector. Our members are: The scale of the prevention challenge demands a national movement to meet it. All
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Listen carefully to what older people say, talk clearly without patronising at a speed appropriate to the customer. Be aware of vulnerability including short and long-term issues. Easy-access branches ... machines, apps and processes designed to be age-friendly, taking account of age-related perceptual and motor issues. New technology to be tested by older users to ensure user-friendliness. ATMs in bank
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Creating an age 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 ... heart problems. This leaflet is a gentle reminder of the things we can do to keep ourselves cool, safe and well in extreme heat. As we get older our bodies are often slow to recognise our needs and at regulating
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interests, to consider their representation in the media. The representations we currently see fall into extremes and reinforce stereotypes of ageing. For example, wrinkly hands on the walking stick to the extraordinary ... isolated, glamorous, happy to blend in, happy, sad and the full range of emotions in between, well-off, living in poverty, independent to dependent. A collective voice is a powerful voice. Show us your
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opportunity will play a key role in supporting care homes as they facilitate residents' wellbeing. Are you interested in an engaging and unique volunteering activity? This is a chance to make a real difference ... difference for care home residents, care home staff and yourself. It would suit someone keen to offer the following qualities and skills: • Good, positive communication skills • Understanding of confidentiality
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... London WC1H 9NA T 0800 169 80 80 F 020 3033 1000 E policy@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road ... support with picking up 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
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What we do. Age Cymru Advice provides an information and advice service to older people, their carers and families in Wales on a range of issues including: Ø Welfare benefits for older people including ... of Attorney Ø Bereavement and death Ø Local services and opportunities to engage in new activities Ø We also provide a gateway to our national and local partner services in your area The service is free
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to Wales… …what’s yours going to be? Making a Will is so important. It gives you the peace of mind that your loved ones are cared for and your wishes are met. It also means you can make a huge ... huge difference to those needing help and support by leaving a gift to a charity. We at Age Cymru believe that no one should spend later life feeling vulnerable and alone, and by remembering us in your Will
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What we do. Age Cymru Advice provides an information and advice service to older people, their carers and families in Wales on a range of issues including: Ø Welfare benefits for older people including ... of Attorney Ø Bereavement and death Ø Local services and opportunities to engage in new activities Ø We also provide a gateway to our national and local partner services in your area The service is free
