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strategic framework will fulfil the government’s aims. Age UK welcomes the opportunity to comment on the role of older people in this strategic framework. In this response we will be focusing on whether ... action plan? Improving road safety is vital for all road users, and initiatives to promote road safety will disproportionately benefit older drivers as a whole, given that for any accident an older person is
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distress will be supported by their supplier, which could include debt repayments and bill payments being reassessed, reduced or paused where necessary. • The disconnection of credit meters will be completely ... post office or PayPoint, or Payzone. • If the local Post Office is temporarily closed, then posters will be available to provide details of their closest Post Office and Payzone store where the payment /
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home. The second is a self assessment form asking you about your general health and wellbeing. This will help you think about simple activities and interventions which can help you maintain your independence ... many simple changes you can make around your home to reduce your risk of falling. In this booklet we will examine areas in the home and give you some handy tips on how to make your home safer. Floors •
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leave their homes. Providing enough clean and accessible public toilets and toilets for public use will increase opportunities for older people to pursue an interest and participate in their communities ... outset regarding the provision of local toilets, including meeting with groups of older people who will be able to assist in the identification of gaps in provision. Regarding the publishing and review
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4 – Difficult⬛ 5 – Verydifficult Please tell us more:B7.d. Did you have to contribute towards the cost of care needed? (Select one option)⬛ Yes⬛ NoB7.e. Ifyes,howeasywasittounderstandthechargingarrangements ... Idon’twanttoleave the house⬛ Nolocalrelevant activities⬛ Lack of own transport ⬛ Lackofpublictransport ⬛High cost of taxis⬛ Highcostofown transport⬛ Closureofcommunity centres⬛ Worriedaboutfalling over⬛ Not relevant⬛
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Comments relating to specific Objectives are provided below: WG Equality Objective 1: ‘By 2024, we will improve outcomes for those most at risk of living in low income households, particularly those with ... sort of support should be available wherever it is needed. WG Equality Objective 2: ‘By 2024, we will complete investigations into ways the Welsh Government can ensure an integrated equality and human
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NHS where staff can feel safe to raise concerns as well as confident that they will be listened to and their concerns will be acted upon. This consultation seeks views about a package of measures to implement ... raise concerns with any other colleague within the organisation, and be confident that their views will be taken seriously. 1. Introduction Age UK welcomes this opportunity to comment on proposals for
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raises many questions from the issues of getting a face-to-face GP appointment and the challenges many will face doing things by phone or video call to the implications for longer term, chronic or serious medical ... backlog in hospital appointments. Some of the most vulnerable people requiring these appointments will also be those who need an advocate, and it is important for health services to ensure they refer to
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any potential for positive change. Age UK is optimistic that following its abolition improvements will be more significant. • Line managers are in the vanguard of change, and their views are crucial. ... however, optimistic that in the post-DRA world greater proliferation of agefriendly employment practices will occur. International comparisons show that legislation has a vital role to play in fostering good
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publications which could generate additional volunteers • Being flexible: different intermediaries will want to be involved in different ways (e.g. loan devices as extra resource; delivering session; support ... conversation with an older person to help understand how they will most benefit from support available • Patience as in some cases an older person will need to repetitively be shown how something is performed
