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access essential (and other) services in a way suits them. Otherwise there is a danger that people will be left behind in an increasingly digital world. 2.2 Some older people could go online with appropriate ... and training to build their digital skills and confidence. Without this support, many people simply will not use the internet. The Government should therefore have a coherent, long-term strategy on digital
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complaints where appropriate. A merged Public Service Ombudsman (PSO) scheme will not remove all jurisdictional complexities so it will need to offer some form of triage service to ensure that complaints brought ... bureaucratic processes set out statute, badly needs reform. We hope that the creation of a single Ombudsman will give the opportunity to rationalise but also strengthen the schemes’ powers and processes. It is also
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who are not online suffer serious detriment. The proportion using the internet is rising, but there will always be some who can’t or won’t go online and they should still have easy access to essential services ... licences for all over 75s, the BBC has decided that only over 75s on a very low income will be eligible and they will have to prove they receive Pension Credit to qualify. Currently two in every five older
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they have been in hospital, where families can be sure that their loved one’s health and care needs will be properly met, giving them the best chance of a full recovery. The main problems seem to be: ... may be able to go straight back home and pick up the reins as though nothing has happened, but many will need some kind of rehabilitative help to get fully better. In particular, older people may leave hospital
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Into a grave to turn to dust, Or a furnace to be burnt to ashes. That is, if we do not possess The will to not let go Of the eternal springtime of imagining. So, come out, friends, and dance, Compose and ... Live Music Now Llanrwst University of the 3rd Age Llantarnam Abbey Llwyngwril Art Group Mary Dei Trust Meirionydd Arts Society Men’s Sheds Cymru Menter Aberteifi Cyf MenterIaith Sir Y Fflint Mojas Musicians’
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The UK has an ageing workforce, and at present too few employers are ready for the implications this will have on their business. There are many issues that need to be tackled, including improving managers’ ... and hold a wide range of jobs. This means that efforts to protect and promote health and wellbeing will often need to be workplace specific as well as at a public health level. It also needs to be recognised
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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
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Urgent and out-of-hours treatment 11 7.1 Charging for urgent or out-of-hours treatment 11 7.2 What you will receive as part of urgent or out-of-hours treatment 12 7 ... check-ups can be longer or shorter depending on how healthy your teeth and gums are. Your dentist will discuss this with you and decide on the length of time needed until your next check-up”1. 3.3 Dental
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Monday to Friday (calls are charged at the same rate as a call to a standard 01 or 02 number). They will also be automatically included in any landline or mobile inclusive minutes package. Or you can email ... whilst playing your favourite film or music in the background. Not only will household chores help to keep you warm they will also help to build your muscle strength. If you are physically able and in
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or other, different methods to normal. The Welsh Government have advised that “video appointments will be offered if doctors want more information than a telephone call can provide. In these cases, surgeries ... can provide simple instructions about how people can access the free and easy-touse technology that will work with their smartphone, tablet or PC”. If the person you’re supporting is unsure about accessing
