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measures for protecting yourself are similar to the advice for flu contained in our guide, such as washing your hands regularly or using hand sanitizer. However, there are also additional measures in regard ... regard to COVID-19, many of which are Government requirements, such as social distancing and the wearing of face coverings in indoor public places, or on public transport. Again, check the Welsh Government
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... consultation on ‘financial protections for vulnerable consumers’.1 To protect those consumers who are unable to engage with the two-tier energy market and so pay much higher prices, Ofgem proposes a ‘vulnerable
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Wales, healthy life expectancies are increasing, but the number of years spent living with poor health is also increasing. Public Health Wales states1 that men and women are likely to spend on average 17 ... differences in both life expectancy and healthy life expectancy between different areas in Wales are not reducing. In fact, men and women in the most deprived areas of Wales spend approximately 19 and
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Prevention January 2016 Summary Staying well, feeling good and remaining as independent as possible are of vital importance to everyone in Wales. All older people should be supported to make informed choices ... conditions 2014 . This means that older people are living longer with long-term and chronic conditions towards the end of life. Many of these conditions are either preventable or could have their impact
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Wales, healthy life expectancies are increasing, but the number of years spent living with poor health is also increasing2. Public Health Wales states that men and women are likely to spend on average 17 ... differences in both life expectancy and healthy life expectancy between different areas in Wales are not reducing. In fact, men and women in the most deprived areas of Wales
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Wales, healthy life expectancies are increasing, but the number of years spent living with poor health is also increasing2. Public Health Wales states that men and women are likely to spend on average 17 ... differences in both life expectancy and healthy life expectancy between different areas in Wales are not reducing. In fact, men and women in the most deprived areas of Wales
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Public and community transport are vitally important in helping older people to maintain independence and well-being. Such transport networks can ensure communities are wellconnected and that services ... services, facilities and amenities are accessible to older people. Without these, there is an increased risk that isolation and loneliness will impact upon people’s wellbeing. It is essential that older people
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Please read the checklist for submitting comments at the end of this form. We cannot accept forms that are not filled in correctly. We would like to hear your views on these questions: 1. Do any recommendations ... represent a substantial increase in costs, and do you consider that the reasons given in the guideline are sufficient to justify this? 2. Which areas will have the biggest impact on practice and be challenging
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... believe it has been a good first step towards improving employment outcomes for older workers. There are, however, still significant barriers that prevent older workers taking a full part in the labour market:
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lead or direct the process.1 To have voice and control, an individual must be able to feel that they are a genuinely equal partner in their interactions with professionals.2 Advocacy should be considered ... from 26 to 44 services. • There are 107 full time paid advocates working across Wales with 20 of those delivering advocacy specifically to older people. • There are 66 part time paid advocates with 23
