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and industry should take action to prevent crimes targeted at older people, including scams, and support victims. Key Stats The average age of mail scam victims is 74. Over half of people aged 65+ ... Financial Services Vulnerability Taskforce has made recommendations for financial institutions to better support ‘vulnerable consumers’, including the need to tackle scams. Financial Fraud Action UK is launching
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be read alongside the Making Rights Work For Older People https://gov.wales/yourrights-care-and-support-older-person booklets produced by Social Care Wales in partnership with the Welsh Government, and ... s-care-and-support. The second version is written with the general public in mind, in plain and clear language. This booklet is available at https://gov. wales/your-rights-care-and-support-older-person
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financial and social care considerations and details of where to go for further information and support. Terminology used by trans people to describe their experiences and identities is varied and changes ... Equality Act 2010 14 8 Hate crime 16 9 Financial issues 16 10 Care services 17 10.1 Seeking care and support 18 10.2 Sheltered housing and residential care 19 10.3 Making a complaint about your care 19 11 Mental
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them. This survey will take 15 minutes to complete. Your response is anonymous. Thank you for your support in completing this survey. A. Lockdown A1. During the lockdown I was part of a shielded group Yes ... lockdown what do you see as likely to be most challenging for you? (e.g. confidence to go out, loss of support provided during lockdown, feeling safe, using distancing / masks, using public transport, access
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provide information and advice to older people and carers; support through our Helping Others Participate and Engage (HOPE) project; and support through our Dementia Advocacy project. We also provide a range ... proportion increases to 69% among those aged 85+.2 As such older people have a high need for services to support their wellbeing. It is vital that social prescribing service development fully involves older people
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Why not take a look at our frequently asked questions about leaving a legacy to Age Cymru
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opportunity to comment on the proposals. As a member of the Equality and Diversity Forum, Age UK supports the response which the Forum has submitted to the Commission’s consultation. We have some supplementary ... omitted. 5.1) In relation to the Commission's role as a National Human Rights Institution: Age UK supports the principles and criteria in the EHRC’s current litigation strategy. However, given the increasing
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Footwear Cut toenails, addressing infections, callouses, cracked skin, etc. Wear good, strong, sturdy, supportive shoes and slippers, making sure footwear is appropriate for you and comfortable to walk in. Nutrition ... calm for a minute, and check for injuries. If you are unhurt you can get up using a sensible and supportive strategy. A carer can help you with this, but you need to be in control. • • Allow time to
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Please tell us more:A4. Whatdoyouthinkcouldbedonetoimproveaccesstoinformationaboutservices and support?Health and wellbeingB1. What activities do you like to do for fun/relaxation? (Select any that ... ⬛Sightcheck ⬛Podiatry⬛ In patient care⬛ I tried to access healthcarebuthaven’t been able to getthe support I need (Please tellusmorein Question B6.e.)B6.c. Howeasydidyoufindittomakethehealthcareappointmentsneeded
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healthcare, particularly GP surgeries, and issues with getting appropriate and timely social care support. We also heard from unpaid carers, 55% of whom have increased the amount of care they provide in ... responsibilities during the pandemic, finds survey The number of older people in Wales providing unpaid support to family and friends more than doubled during the pandemic, finds a series of Age Cymru surveys
