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on iPlayer, or watching downloaded content on a viewing device (such as a TV, computer, tablet or mobile phone). There are various TV licence discounts: If you’re at least 75 years old and recieve
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type of scheme, this isn’t legally possible) pressure you into making a decision quickly only have a mobile phone number and/or a PO box address as contact details If you’re planning to take your pension early
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obstructed with parked cars, bins and street furniture restricted access for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Problems with dog fouling and litter were also highlighted 22.9% of respondents rated public ... itain-fairer-2018-is-walesfairer.pdf 121 Government Office for Science. (2019). Inequalities in Mobility and Access in the UK Transport System: Evidence Review Foresight, Government Office for Science
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article illustrates the features of the environment that have acted as barriers to older people’s mobility and participation in the urban environment and explores what could make for better inclusive features ... important to older people than ever before, as we live in a ‘hypermobile’ society, where high levels of mobility are needed in order to stay connected to communities, friends and family and to access shops and
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& p19) Action 1: We will commission a research project to scope the updating of the ‘Inclusive Mobility’ guidance by the end of summer 2017. As part of this project we will also examine updating our guidance ... benefit to many older people. Physical accessibility of buses (p22) For older people with limited mobility, getting to the bus stop and on and off the bus are significant issues which are compounded by a
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the phone to block unwanted numbers. If you’re not sure how to do this, you could visit your local mobile phone shop for assistance. There are products to block some calls. Some local councils provide call
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28 of 57 For example, if a rule that a contract-holder isn’t “allowed mobility scooters in the home causes a problem to someone who relies on using one, but they can get to it easily ... a call to a standard 01 or 02 number. They will also be automatically included in any landline or mobile inclusive minutes package). You can also: email us at advice@agecymru.org.uk; or visit our website
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extra costs arising from disability. For example an Age UK adviser noted that a client with severe mobility and care needs who had been waiting for a decision for 7 months was missing out on a range of services ... Support Allowance. A self-employed man with multiple health problems which mean he has very limited mobility wants to continue working but requires a car to do so. He has applied for PIP but been told it will
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effective at communicating flood warnings to older people, including those who do not use the internet or mobile phones. As Chart 1 shows, people aged 75+ are less likely to use a range of communication channels ... insurance issues. 12. In the aftermath of a flood, people with various needs – hearing impairment, mobility problems, mental health problems – can struggle to navigate insurance claims. Insurers need to account
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general comments Local infrastructure is important to the health of all our communities. As we age, mobility frequently becomes more difficult and so the value of local services can increase. The value may ... than the population as a whole to experience difficulties with mobility and access to public services. 18% of adults aged 60-69 have a mobility difficulty, and 38% of adults aged 70+ do. This is compared
