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analysis from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), as well as evidence from transport experts at a stakeholder’s workshop, this report argues that the current transport system is failing to meet the ... older people adequate time to cross safely4. Pelican crossings assume that pedestrians walk at a pace of at least 1.2 metres per second (2.7 miles per hour) but 76 % of men and 85 % of women over 65 walk
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Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 About Age UK Age UK is the country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The Age UK network comprises of around 165 local Age UKs reaching ... through web based and written materials and individual enquires by telephone, letters, emails and face to face sessions. We work closely with Age UK Cymru, Age UK NI and Age UK Scotland. Key points and recommendations
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complaint 15 3.7 Support to help you raise concerns or make a complaint – the role of Llais, including their advocacy services 16 3.8 Support to help you raise concerns or make a ... the areas of Wales they cover. Further information can also be obtained from the NHS Wales website at: www.nhs.wales/hpb/local-services Local Health Board Area covered Betsi Cadwalader University Health
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older people 2 ...a narrative for co-ordinated support for older people We all like categories. They help us make sense of the world and feel more comfortable. And so we have ‘young people’; ‘middle aged ... support and workshop organisation, while Age UK London conducted the initial literature review, and helped arrange the participation of many of the interviewees. A core group was created to steer the project
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chronic conditions. This principle applies to all older people whether they are in their own homes, in care homes or in hospitals. Executive summary Over the next 5 – 10 years, Age Cymru believes that ... services. Community based care – Age Cymru believes that care should be delivered as close to home as possible. The whole population of Wales can benefit from community services that are easily accessible
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1 Take Five to Stop Fraud • Take Five to Stop Fraud is a national campaign that offers advice to help everyone protect themselves from preventable financial fraud • Phase 1 was launched by Financial Fraud ... September 2017, backed by Her Majesty’s Government through the Home Office • Phase 2 focussed on increasing customers’ confident challenge to help them feel empowered to question potentially fraudulent situations
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else, look for their will and any accompanying letter of wishes. If you cannot find a will in their home, check if you can find a certificate of deposit, which is sent if the will is kept by the Principal ... worth checking with the Registry to see if they hold the will. If they died in a hospital or care home, check if the will was left with them. You can contact the person's solicitor, accountant, or bank
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has been shown to: (1) influence people’s brains in a positive way, (2) help maintain or improve people’s cognition, or (3) help people function better in everyday life. Participants are listed in Appendix ... commonly called “brain games” are everywhere, so consumers naturally think these products will be helpful. Unfortunately, the evidence today regarding the benefits of what most people consider “brain games”
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Current legislation also increases State Pension age to 68 from April 2046 but the Government is looking at this again and will produce a report by May 2017. The Government’s decision will be informed by a report ... context, considers the three pillars of affordability, fairness and fuller working lives and looks at the impact of changes to State Pension age for particular groups and possible ways to smooth the transition
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affecting their lives. The Consultative Forum plays a key role at Age Cymru and helps ensure that the voices of older people are heard at all levels of our organisation. The Consultative Forum provides ... a year at locations across Wales and online. In addition to the Trustee Chair, a Trustee of the Age Cymru Board attends the Consultative Forum to act as an additional link back to the Board. At every meeting
