-
make us aware of the problem, but to ask us all to take action to reduce loneliness. The Commission will be working throughout 2017 to address the impact loneliness has on different sections of society and ... wonderful wives and I live here alone now. I wanted to get out of the house – I felt very depressed.’ - Wills, 97 Recognising that different people need different sorts of help Loneliness is a very personal
-
accessible to older people. Without these, there is an increased risk that isolation and loneliness will impact upon people’s wellbeing. It is essential that older people in all areas have the means to get ... accessible to older people. Without these, there is an increased risk that isolation and loneliness will impact upon people’s wellbeing. It is essential that older people in all areas have the means to get
-
recommendations we made were just as relevant to other vulnerable groups in the care system. We hope that this will be reflected in policies and practice for their care as well. Many submissions to the consultation ... that this whole area deserves more focus, and the three organisations that established the Commission will now consider options for taking this forward. This final report draws on all the submissions to the
-
health care, and driving up standards and quality to ensure older people in Wales can be confident they will receive dignified care in all settings. Summary of Public Policy Proposals General • Older people ... appointments booking systems where possible. Community Services • Local Health Boards must develop fully costed plans that identify the investment required to rebalance services towards the community. • Each
-
and solid fuel safety Gas and solid fuel problems can go unnoticed, but some straightforward checks will keep your home safer and reduce the risk of an accident. Organise a yearly gas appliance check It’s ... might be eligible for (see page 18). If you’re not eligible for a free check then shop around, as costs can vary. If you rent, your landlord is legally required to arrange a safety check with a registered
-
ELSA research and also one, jointly with ONS – on the local statistics shortly. Forthcoming research will explore the longitudinal aspects of loneliness, (changes over time) and give a clearer idea of transitions ... project focusing on factors associated with being often lonely and the interrelation between factors. We will be undertaking analysis of loneliness prevalence rates by for example, older people in a/not in a
-
1 Hereafter the survey analysed for the main fit for the future survey will be referred to as the ‘original’ survey, and the findings discussed in this report are referred to ... social and clinical outcomes for people with long-term conditions (LTCs) and their carers. More cost-efficient and effective use of NHS and social care resources. A wider, more diverse and responsive
-
society for public policy and the provision of services and support. The learning from the seminar will be used by RNIB and Age UK to set an agenda for positive action in order to empower and support older ... older people with sight loss to live life as they wish. We are determined that our organisations will lead by example, working together with people in later life to meet the challenge of sight loss in
-
people choose to miss out on socialising or activities because even small charges for these, or the costs of transport, are beyond them. This means that some people barely leave their home, resulting in chronic ... isolation in Wales. 2 Politicians at all levels must pay close attention to the impact proposed cuts will have on older people. Local authorities must conduct full and meaningful equality impact assessments
-
900 from Advocacy Counts 4. Looking ahead, the number of services who believe that their funding will remain the same or increase has dropped to 53% compared to 63% in Advocacy Counts 4. Services specifically ... note that these services will include other statutory services such as IMCA and IMHA) 26 12 44 15 (Please note that one provider may have more than 1 advocacy service and some will have services specifically
