-
important in helping older people to maintain independence and well-being. Such transport networks can ensure communities are wellconnected and that services, facilities and amenities are accessible to ... danger that reductions in bus services mean that access to a whole range of services and amenities can become impossible for some older people. The Welsh Government must work with local authorities to support
-
forward to working with you all and forging new links and relationships. If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact me. Page 1 ... out as far and wide to the general public as we can but also trying to focus on those who may need to understand the role of an advocate and how they can help. The leaflet and z-card have spaces for organisations
-
transport also differs significantly between communities. In urban areas the percentage of people who live with 13 minutes walk of a regular (hourly) bus is around 95 per cent, but in rural areas this ... operators have been able to claim subsidies in return for offering a half-price concession to older and disabled people. We were contacted by a large number of older people who depend on the coach concession
-
assets by the time they reach older age, but this is by no means universal. Should older people who have accumulated assets be expected to use those assets to help pay for social and residential care in older age ... help an older person who has saved and accumulated assets while, at the same time, helping someone with the same life‐time income who has been more profligate? Older people who need care, spend on a
-
supported and encouraged to acquire digital skills and get online, if they are able to and can afford to do so. Those who cannot or do not want to do so should continue to access services and support in a way ... Listening, learning and responding We welcome Public Health Wales’ proposal to be ‘an organisation who listens to individuals and under-represented groups, and will actively use their insights to inform
-
you are thinking about buying retirement housing. This is specialist housing for older people, which can be simply ‘age exclusive’ or also offer some level of support or care. General information about housing ... Scotland or Age NI for further information. Contact details can be found at the back. Contact details for any organisation mentioned in this factsheet can be found in the Useful organisations section. Age UK
-
inability to contribute to society or fulfil their own potential. There is increasing evidence that this can have severe implications for physical and mental health. People may become increasingly isolated in ... is to enable older people to play an active role in society by removing some of the barriers that can lead to social isolation. In March 2017, we launched our ‘No one should have no one’ campaign against
-
approaches that can change people’s behaviours. • In general, peer mentoring can be very effective and cost-effective. • Volunteering has benefits not only for society but for older volunteers, who often gain ... is classified as a tier 3 priority, which means that it is one of a number that primary care trusts can choose to prioritise locally – or not (The Operating Framework for the NHS in England 2010/11).2 The
-
all four nations of the UK. Wales is also the UK region/country with the highest percentage of pensioners on a low income outside of London. Over 100,000 older people in Wales are estimated to be living ... disproportionate effect on the population of Wales and only worsen the circumstances of those people who are already lonely, isolated and struggling to achieve some quality of life while living in poverty
-
HOPE has trained independent Volunteer Advocates who will be: • Someone there for you and only you • Someone to listen to you and support you so you can make your own decisions • Someone to help you access ... community and have issues or concerns that you’re fi nding it diffi cult to resolve? If you think that HOPE can support you, please e-mail advocacy@agecymru.org.uk Age Cymru, Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident
