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AgeUKIG15 Common problems and how to manage them. Bladder and bowel problems. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ ... operation, because I couldn’t always control my bladder properly.” Michael, 69 12 Bladder problems in men 1 in 3 men over the age of 65 in the UK have a bladder problem – and in men over 50, bladder problems
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AgeUKIG44 How to stay driving safely. In the driving seat. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ Panel ... that you can continue to drive as before • send you a short-term licence (which is valid for between 1 and 5 years, depending on your circumstances) • send you a temporary driving licence to use during a
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AgeUKIG56 Thinking about your mental health. Your mind matters. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ Panel ... outward signs or symptoms. It’s easy to assume that other people are doing OK – but it’s estimated that 1 in 4 of us live with a common mental health problem such as depression or anxiety. “My anxiety got worse
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1 Public Policy Statement Transport January 2018 Summary Public and community transport are vitally important in helping older people to maintain independence and well-being. Such transport ... However, the provision of bus services and the number of passengers using them has declined in Wales.1 We are extremely concerned that local bus services remain vulnerable to spending cuts or commercial
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Page 1 of 22 Factsheet 74 Challenging welfare benefit decisions June 2024 About this factsheet This factsheet explains who makes benefit decisions, how a decision can be challenged, and how to make complaints ... section. Age UK factsheet June 2024 Challenging welfare benefit decisions Page 2 of 22 Contents 1 Decisions 4 1.1 Who makes decisions 4 1.2 Scotland 4 1.3 Who to contact 5 1.4 When further information
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1 Public Policy Statement Discrimination and Human Rights August 2016 Summary Negative attitudes towards older people and ageing are pervasive in our society. In common with most other forms of discrimination ... of those between the ages of 50 and 64 who feel they have experienced discrimination in employment.1 Research by Age UK found that an increase in the number of older people has been accompanied by an increase
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1 Consultation Response Parliamentary Review into Health and Social Care in Wales Written evidence submitted by Age Cymru April 2017 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading national charity working ... are accommodated and supported by health care services to communicate in Welsh. Age Cymru response 1. Over next 5-10 years what should health and social care services prioritise to ensure a sustainable
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1 Public Policy Statement The built environment in communities December 2019 Summary Being able to take part in community life, with good access to local services and facilities, is a lifeline ... life can become a time of loneliness and isolation. Age Cymru’s Community Calculator survey (2018/19),1 which enabled older people across Wales to assess how age friendly is their community, highlighted that
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1 Public Policy Statement Housing March 2020 Summary The housing needs of people may change as they get older, so it is important that older people have access to a range of good quality housing ... Welsh Government has pledged to work in partnership to deliver an additional 20,000 affordable homes.1 The age of housing stock means that many existing homes need improvement. The Welsh Housing Quality
