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believes that nobody should live in fear of crime; police, Government and industry should take action to prevent crimes targeted at older people, including scams, and support victims. Key Stats The average ... incidents (2.5m) relate to bank and credit card fraud. The majority of computer misuse incidents (1.4m) relate to computer viruses. However under-reporting makes it difficult to accurately measure the
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appropriate information and advice helps us to make informed decisions, plan ahead, access services and entitlements and contribute to society. Delivered effectively, it can help to promote the independence of older ... empowering them to make choices, secure their rights and act in their own interests1 Advocacy can be defined as: . For example, older people may require information and advice with regard to benefit entitlements
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those responsible for committing Cyber Crime through prosecution and disruption those most vulnerable to Cyber Crime individuals from getting involved in Cyber Crime, moving deeper into Cyber Crime and/or ... training and building strong relationships with Industry and Academia Remit of the RCCU RCCU created to focus on the most serious Cyber Crime offences: • Computer / Network Intrusion (Hacking) • Malware
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No 2 January 2021 Happy New Year to you all HOPE project news Staffing update The HOPE project has seen a couple of organisational changes recently. Deiniol Jones who started with the project as the ... Co-ordinator for Cardiff & Vale has changed roles to that of Advocacy Development Officer for Cardiff & Vale and Cwm Taf Morgannwg. Sara Timothy who joined as Advocacy Development Officer for Gwent has
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impartial information and advice help us to make informed decisions, plan ahead, access services and entitlements and contribute to society. Advocacy services are essential to ensure that every older person has ... statutory duties upon local authorities with regard to the provision of information, advice and assistance (Part 2) and advocacy (Part 10) with regard to social services. Information and advice is provided
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funding 28 Grabbing media attention 31 Dealing with conflict 38 Section 3 Effective issue-raising 41 How to develop a campaign 41 Surveys and research 55 Decision makers and issues 58 2 Section 1 Introduction ... challenges imaginable. Some live in poverty or can’t get the basic care they need to live with dignity. Sadly, older people often have to face these issues with no-one to help or support them – loneliness is a
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). These relate to people who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their care and treatment, and who are deprived of their liberty in a care home or hospital ... their liberty, and what can be done if there are concerns about a deprivation of liberty. Further information about mental capacity is in factsheet 22, Arranging for someone to make decisions on your behalf
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mean that continuing to work is a financial imperative. While many older people continue to enjoy fulfilling careers there are others who face discrimination and find they’re unable to continue in their job ... sectors are experiencing skills shortages, and for the individual it’s often devastating in relation to personal finances, health and self-esteem. Age discrimination in employment is illegal and the default
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mean that continuing to work is a financial imperative. While many older people continue to enjoy fulfilling careers there are others who face discrimination and find they’re unable to continue in their job ... sectors are experiencing skills shortages, and for the individual it’s often devastating in relation to personal finances, health and self-esteem. Age discrimination in employment is illegal and the default
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How to stay safe when it’s hot. Staying cool in a heatwave. 2 High temperatures and humidity can present a risk to our health – especially as we get older. Here are some helpful tips on how to stay ... you’re out and about. • Try to avoid spending too much time outside or exercising during the hottest part of the day (between 11 a m and 3pm). Try and keep in the shade when you can. • Wear a sun hat and carry
