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Centre for Policy on Ageing – Rapid review May 2014 The effectiveness of care pathways in health and social care Background Care pathways, also known as clinical pathways, critical pathways, care paths ... or care maps, are used to systematically plan and follow up a focused patient or client care programme.1 Care pathways are a way of setting out a process of best practice to be followed in the treatment
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A spotlight on tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people Featured articles Page 2 Introduction – Victoria Lloyd Page 4 No one should have no one - older people’s experiences of loneliness ... risk factors? – Dr Deborah Morgan Page 12 Combatting loneliness amongst older people – prioritise and mobilise! – Jill Mortimer Page 18 The Men’s Sheds movement in Wales – an insight from The Squirrel’s
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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 ... report argues that the current transport system is failing to 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
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purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Stephen Lowe/ Tom Gentry/ Ruthe Isden Stephen.Lowe@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House ... 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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members who are willing to share their experiences and to contribute to Age Cymru’s policies. We are particularly interested to hear from people living in North Wales. Covid-19 led to an increase in demand ... demand for services and support from older people. Besides the risk of Covid-19, the restrictions imposed in response to the virus impacted on the well-being of many older people. Loneliness resulting from
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The Blue Badge Scheme in Wales: Age Cymru welcomes the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee report
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or find it difficult to manage in your home? Do you struggle to keep as active as you used to, to get about, and feel confident on your feet? Do you struggle with your feet and toenails, or worn footwear ... footwear? Do you struggle with your eyesight, or to maintain a healthy diet, or worry about the side effects of your medication? We are here to help you just to Talk, give Advice or provide Help. Staying Active
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information and advice service to older people, their carers and families in Wales on a range of issues including: Ø Welfare benefits for older people including checking benefit entitlement Ø Health and social ... including housing options, repairs and adaptations and heating Ø Legal issues such as Wills and Power of Attorney Ø Bereavement and death Ø Local services and opportunities to engage in new activities Ø We
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Emotional health and wellbeing www.agecymru.org.uk Registered Charity 1128436 32 Myths and misunderstandings Depression affects people of all ages yet it’s commonly misunderstood. This leaflet provides ... recognising and dealing with depression as we grow older. From time to time we can all feel a bit sad or fed up, especially when something stressful or upsetting has happened. These are a normal reaction to life
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Informal advocacy by family, friends etc. Peer advocacy Citizen advocacy Formal advocacy by health and social care professionals as part of their role Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) under SSWb ... forms of independent advocacy (non-statutory) Advocacy Services As described in the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act (2014) Part 10 Code of Practice (Advocacy) Tel: 029 2043 1555. Age Cymru is
