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information about the free bus pass in England and explains Age UK’s views. (Policy on the bus pass is devolved to local administrations in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales - where there are differences in ... for older and disabled people was originally introduced under the Transport Act 2000 and extended by subsequent legislation. Currently free off peak travel is available to older people and disabled people
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Stay connected to the things that matter to you? • Know your rights, and make sure they are respected and upheld? • Feel safe and get the help you need when you need it? • Have your voice heard in all ... Advocacy: supporting you to be heard and at the centre of decisions Are you, or someone you know, aged 18+ and living in Wales with a diagnosis of dementia? If you think that we can support you, please
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failure of any person who has responsibility for the care of an adult who needs care and support to provide the amount and type of care that a reasonable person would be expected to provide . This includes ... adequate nutrition and heating. Neglect can take several forms and can be the result of an intentional or unintentional act(s) or omission(s). Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 wilful neglect and ill-treatment
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1 Age UK Poverty Evidence Review 2014 Matthew Norton and Sally West Age UK Evidence Review: Poverty in Later Life Contents Key Statistics ..................................................... ... ........................................................................ 3 How is poverty defined and measured?.........................................................................................
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George Holley-Moore and Helen Creighton www.ilcuk.org.uk Supported by June 2015 I 2 I The Future of Transport in an Ageing Society Executive Summary This project from ILC-UK and Age UK sets out ... meet the needs of too many older people. The issues 1. Older drivers • Older people need to be supported in driving safely for longer, with viable alternative transport options available for those who
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Advice 0300 303 44 98 www.agecymru.org.uk Factsheet 20w August 2024 NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care in Wales Factsheet 20w August 2024 ... local authority social services department? 6 2.2 What is the difference between a healthcare need and a social care need? 8 3 Welsh Government guidance on NHS CHC –
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purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Phil Mawhinney phil.mawhinney@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square ... www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address is Tavis
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Pensions Policy Institute, for reviewing and commenting on our statistical analysis. Warm thanks also go to Deborah Mattinson, Cordelia Hay, Justine Lukas and Michaela Rhode at Britain Thinks for their ... experiences, thoughts, strengths, and fears. They brought life to our analysis Age UK Research The Research Department at Age UK generates valid, reliable and sound evidence for the Age UK Group
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road ... will need support with picking up groceries or other essential items from the shops during this time. Here are a few basic precautions for handling shopping; 1. Follow social distancing protocol and don’t
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Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 Supporting people to be informed, heard and involved 2 3 Introduction The Part 10 Code of Practice (Advocacy)1 (“the Code”) issued under the Social Services and Well-being ... aim is to help them overcome barriers to participating fully in the assessment, care and support planning, review and safeguarding processes4. The “certain circumstances” are when individuals have one or
