Pembrokeshire) ‘Staying safe while out on public transport as we now have a reduced train service so the trains will be crowded’ (Female with additional caring responsibilities, 65-69, Caerphilly)
than 1,000 responses. Collated results from the Community Calculator present an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of communities across Wales when viewed through the eyes of older people. The table ... of GP surgeries, libraries and shops. 3 Respondents to the Community Calculator highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of communities across Wales, which provide a snapshot of the current status of communities
and advice to around 5 million people each year, run public and parliamentary campaigns, provide training and fund research exclusively focused on later life. We support and assist a network of nearly 170
incentives for employers to invest in proactive career management, for example providing high quality training to their older employees. Age should not be used as a proxy for capability, and there are only
should ensure the development of a fully integrated sustainable transport network in Wales, with trains and buses linked to other forms of transport including community transport, pedestrian and cycle ... railway stations include stairs to platforms and a lack of lifts. Older people who can and want to use trains require reliable rail travel supported by adequate infrastructure, including seating and accessible
years spent living with poor health is also increasing2. Public Health Wales states that men and women are likely to spend on average 17 and 20 years respectively living in poor health. Worryingly, differences ... expectancy and healthy life expectancy between different areas in Wales are not reducing. In fact, men and women in the most deprived areas of Wales 1
years spent living with poor health is also increasing2. Public Health Wales states that men and women are likely to spend on average 17 and 20 years respectively living in poor health. Worryingly, differences ... expectancy and healthy life expectancy between different areas in Wales are not reducing. In fact, men and women in the most deprived areas of Wales 1
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improve later life for everyone through our information and advice, services, campaigns, products, training and research. In the UK we work closely with our partners Age Scotland, Age NI, Age Cymru and the ... and social care professionals, including members of HWBB and CCGs, should receive basic awareness training on the significance of the home environment to older people’s health and the key role of housing
and advice to over 5 million people each year, runs public and parliamentary campaigns, provides training, and funds research exclusively focused on later life. We support and assist a network of around