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restricted opportunities for access to fresh air and activities (including as a result of staff shortages) ⚫ set times for access to refreshment or activities ⚫ limited choice of meals and where to eat them ... significant short-term memory impairment. He can get disorientated and needs assistance with all activities of daily living. He needs a guide when walking. He is married but his wife Jackie struggles to
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working, and help towards rent and housing costs. The government department with responsibility for social security benefits is the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). 1.1 Legacy benefits UC replaces ... drafting a CV or attending training, undertaking work search activities. It is important to flag any difficulties you may have with these activities due to your health condition or caring responsibilities
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a lot by older people to get to local health services, the impact on older people should be pro-actively considered before, and at the time, a decision is made. Age UK factsheet 79 August 2024 Equality ... discrimination based on age or other protected characteristics in certain situations. Examples of activities that may be permitted under these exemptions, subject to certain conditions being met, include:
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related to better sleep and better brain health. b. Regular daily exposure to light2 and physical activity supports good sleep. 3. There are changes to sleep as people age: a. Sleep becomes less deep, and ... (e.g., noise, light, uncomfortable temperature) • Poor lifestyle patterns (e.g., lack of physical activity, irregular sleep-wake cycles, drinking too much alcohol or caffeinated beverages too late in the
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easier 27 Continence products 30 Personal hygiene and comfort 32 Additional support and benefits Social care and NHS services 33 Claiming benefits 35 Dementia and incontinence 36 Useful organisations 37 ... • Eat plenty of fibre-rich foods and drink plenty of liquid to help avoid constipation. • Staying active helps keep your bowel healthy. For tips on keeping fit and mobile in a way that works for you, see
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opportunity to respond to the Committee’s call for evidence. About Age UK Age UK is a charity and a social enterprise driven by the needs and aspirations of people in later life. Our vision is a world in ... time for consideration of capacity to become embedded in day to day practice across the board in social care, health and the financial services sectors. A key barrier remains the very low level of awareness
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integrated with other care or treatment processes the older person may be subject to, such as the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. However, we do have concerns regarding the proposed processes ... reduce unnecessary work, our perception is that there will be an increased need in professionals actively working in LPS roles at least in the short term. Consideration should be given on how increased
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significant detriment to their employment prospects, which can lead to significant financial and social disadvantage. We make a series of recommendations to government and employers which we believe will ... retirement; and impacts on their health and wellbeing due to the loss of a sense of identity and social connection associated with work. • The cost to the economy of carers’ withdrawal from the labour
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people’s awareness and understanding of the changes. The DWP has been undertaking a range of activities to communicate the changes and has produced a series of materials. These are generally well written ... adequately prepare individuals for the upcoming changes? 11. The DWP campaign has included: media work, social media, marketing materials and online videos – with a new drive launched in September. The DWP also
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engagement and any stream-lined fact finding process, and the Government must prioritise and pay an active part in its development. Employers potentially have an important role to play and should be incentivised ... Pensions Dashboard as a vital tool in this process, and urge the Government to prioritise and play an active role in its development. The non-profit sector could also play pay a useful role in helping clients
