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and 2.0 million computer misuse incidents were experienced by adults aged 16+ in England and Wales for the year ending March 2016. Given that there were a total of 6.3 million incidents of all other crimes ... estimated that fewer than five per cent of victims report scams. A third of older people who fell for a scam may have lost £1,000 or more. There are many cases where victims lose tens of thousands or even
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................................................................................ 12 Interventions for special groups ................................................................................... ... ........................................................................................ 16 Scope for future research ..................................................................................
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neighbourhoods March 2013 Summary Where we live and its immediate environment sets the tone for our daily life and while many older people continue to play an active part in their community, problems ... simple terms, the concept of age friendly neighbourhoods means designing an inclusive environment for all ages to lead independent lives. All neighbourhoods are different and the older people who live
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to undertake an independent review of how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is working. The call for evidence is aimed at individuals and organisations with information about the PIP assessment and Disability ... provide support to, people in their 50s and early 60s. For example in the first four months of this financial year at a national level we had 920 requests for written or web based information about PIP (compared
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November 2018 Creating an age friendly Wales Advocacy Counts 6 A review of advocacy services for adults in Wales with a particular focus on older people Contents 1. Executive Summary 3 Findings since ... Conclusion 7 2. Introduction 9 Methodology 9 3. GTAP progress to date 11 1. To develop a National Framework for Commissioning IPA 11 2. To support and build the capacity of the advocacy sector in Wales 11 3. Awareness
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the law in terms of older people accessing health and social care. He also undertook extensive research on older prisoners, the design of care homes, international law and ageing, and domestic abuse and ... people. In addition, the professor advised a number of national bodies including the National Assembly for Wales on the drafting of the Social Services and Well-being Act, and the Welsh Government’s Safeguarding
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Information, advice and advocacy March 2015 Summary Good quality information and advice is essential for older people. Relevant and appropriate information and advice helps us to make informed decisions, ... interests1 Advocacy can be defined as: . For example, older people may require information and advice with regard to benefit entitlements, housing or social care options. “…taking action to help people
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‘You need a philosophy for life – a combination of peace, happiness and positivity.’ Nicole, 67 2 Age UK. Love later life We are many things to many people Ageing is different for everyone and, of course ... the demands are different for everyone too. At Age UK we are many things to many people – a source of advice, information, companionship and support. But one thing is the same for everyone: we’re always here
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additional context for these findings. The report concludes by summarising the main findings and the key areas that advocates feel need to change in order to improve the situation for clients, advocates ... it has been particularly difficult for those clients in hospital, who have had been denied access to visitors.” “Limited choices were available around clients’ care and support.” “....’because of Covid-19’
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our time and checking for trip hazards? Checking Your Eyesight Are we making sure our spectacles have been checked out every two years, and do they help us see clearly? Taking Care of Your Feet Are we looking ... sense. It’s time to do something or get help It’s time to get some advice Let’s have this chat again. Care & Repair Cymru CWTSH CUDDLE Do you want help to try and stop falling again? Do you know why you fell
