-
national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services ... opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the Communities
-
of Age UK and the Malnutrition Task Force I’m delighted to have been asked to write the foreword of this book. We all seem to find it difficult to have conversations about dying and death. It’s an intergenerational ... surprising insights – it seems that we can all talk to our peers but not to our families. This book is designed for everyone; to help us start to talk to our family and friends, grown up children, and our
-
3 How to complain to your energy provider If something does go wrong with an energy supplier, the first thing to do is contact the company as soon as you can. Explain the problem and what you would like ... like to be done to fix it. Remember: • Try not to get emotional and keep your anger in check - you can be assertive without being aggressive; • Don’t be embarrassed – it’s your right to complain if you’re
-
the following issues: What steps the Government takes to monitor compliance with the UN Guiding Principles How far the Government is able to enforce the UN Guiding Principles Whether, and if so what ... responsibility to respect human rights Whether victims of human rights abuse involving business enterprises within UK jurisdiction have access to effective remedy Age UK is pleased to have the opportunity to make
-
2 Welsh Government / NHS Wales guidance on – or relevant to – hospital discharge 7 2.1 Background information – Welsh Government’s ... NHS Wales guidance – ‘Step-down to Recover (SD2R): National Minimum Service Guidance’ 12 2.5 NHS Wales guidance – ‘The Management Of Reluctant Discharge / Transfer Of Care To A More Appropriate Care
-
national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services ... opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the consultation
-
address is 207-221 Pentonville Road, London N1 9UZ. Consultation response 2 This is the Age UK response to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ (BIS) call for evidence on ‘compensated no fault ... employing less than 10 people the right to dismiss workers without reason, in return for a compensation payment. Key points and recommendations • There is no evidence to suggest that the introduction of
-
with advice on how to deal with the fear of falling and what to do if you have a fall. As we grow older, gradual changes to our health and the medications we take can contribute to an increased risk of ... often due to hazards that are easy to overlook but equally easy to fix. This booklet is split into two sections. The first section gives tips and advice on how to reduce the risk of falling at home. The second
-
Scams and swindles Registered charity 1128436 2 Creating an age friendly Wales Inside: what needs to happen next Contents Introduction 2 Executive summary 3 Our progress so far 4 Why can’t Wales have ... with dementia and their carers to beat scammers Nuisance calls – action at last 10 Online threats – 11 a growing industry Justice and restoration 12 WASP – a vision to make Wales 13 a hostile place for
-
AgeUKIG14 How to reduce your risk of falling. Staying steady. 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 ... Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story to stories@ageuk.org.uk. This information guide has been prepared
