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1 This is the fourth annual survey undertaken since 2020 by Age Cymru and the key organisations that represent older people in Wales. It’s important that Welsh Government and others hear from older people ... transport e High cost of own transport e Closure of community centres e Lack of facilities like toilets or public seating e Not relevant e Other ____________________________________________________________________
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is specifically responding to proposals on accessibility and their relevance to older people. A key option for building standards, presented by the consultation paper, is to create three separate categories ... new homes and covers areas such as a level step free entrance and floor, and having a downstairs toilet). All new homes are currently required to follow this standard. It suggests establishing a discretionary
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specialist staff. Staff should make sure that your privacy and dignity are respected at all times. Toilets and shower facilities are single-sex – you’ll be shown where they are when you’re settled. 15 How ... considerations. The person responsible for your discharge should ensure: • you have clothes to go home in and keys to get in • you have enough money for your short-term needs • there’s someone collecting you, or there’s
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‘I lost my job as a manager in a freight company because I was reprimanded for using the women’s toilets, despite my having lived as a woman for some time. My bosses brought me into the office and said ... needs. The obstacles to good practice 17 18 What you can do to make a difference The manager as the key to change The most significant influence in any service is the leadership of the manager and the ethos
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2014 for Health Boards and NHS Trusts’ 14 3 Hospital discharge processes 15 3.1 List of key steps in hospital discharge 15 3.2 Discharge planning to begin at the point of admission 17 3.3 Hospital ... 15 of 71 3 Hospital discharge processes 3.1 List of key steps in hospital discharge The following steps are important for a timely, effective discharge. As
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Transport in an Ageing Society Executive Summary This project from ILC-UK and Age UK sets out the key transport challenges that are arising from the UK’s ageing population. Using analysis from the English ... the next five years have the potential to offer important improvements to transport services. Three key opportunities for improvement run throughout this report: opportunities presented by improvements in
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‘them’ it is about all of ‘us’ too. Caroline Abrahams Charity Director General, Age UK 5 What are the key aspects of vulnerability in later life? Even if we disregard the role of chance and accident, there ... individual’s education and working history • The health behaviour of the individual over the life-course Key findings What can be done to help build resilience in later life? The authors have many suggestions
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eleven national networks from across the world recognised by the World Health Organisation. The third key development in 2012 was that Wales took on an increasing leadership role in the UK’s involvement in ... of the approach in rural areas, as opposed to the urban model that has been the main focus to date. Key achievements have included Fishguard and Goodwick being one of the 15 global pilots to test and refine
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‘I lost my job as a manager in a freight company because I was reprimanded for using the women’s toilets, despite my having lived as a woman for some time. My bosses brought me into the office and said ... needs. The obstacles to good practice 17 18 What you can do to make a difference The manager as the key to change The most significant influence in any service is the leadership of the manager and the ethos
