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points and recommendations For many older people local public transport is a lifeline, allowing them to get out and about, reach services and meet friends and family. Public sector subsidy supports a modern ... From the age of 50 the total number of trips people taken each year by any form of transport begins to declinei. Although travel by car as a passenger or driver is still the primary form of travel, the
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December 2020 Welcome to our special Winter Warmth edition of Age Matters which is packed full of information to help keep you safe, warm and connected this winter. We‘re especially delighted to welcome our new ... It’s great to be ending the year with the positive news that vaccines to immunise against Covid-19 had been developed and will be rolled out in the coming months, with initial priority given to frontline
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Government’s Sustainable Social Services Third Sector Grant. The project aims to develop person-centred service models to identify and better meet the needs of older carers and carers of people living ... for older unpaid carers. Carers spoke of their support needs, their ability to access information and services, and their day-to-day experiences in providing care. The survey found that many carers were
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sheet We’d like to hear about the experiences of older people in Wales who’re looking after someone unpaid, this could be a family member, a friend or a neighbour. If you can answer Yes to all of the following ... following questions, we’d like to hear from you: • Are you aged 50 or over and live in Wales? • Do you, unpaid, look after a family member, a friend or others because of longterm physical or mental ill-health
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greater control over the support and services they receive to help them achieve well-being and the things that matter most to them – whether that’s to attend a class at their local community centre or access ... access services through the medium of Welsh or English. As a result, care and support services will need to have an even greater focus on maximising people’s independence – helping people remain or become a
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Principle Function: To work with local Nordic Walking Volunteer Instructor to set up and lead local Nordic Walking groups in your local area, and to promote and inspire participation on to the Nordic Walking ... will also raise the profile and attract participants to the programme. You will also assist with the delivery of Nordic Walking courses if required to members of the community and other organisations.
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activities are designed to work the heart and lungs harder than normal. Participants should naturally start to feel warmer and breathe faster and harder but still always be able to hold a conversation. ... floor in a marching action Keep back straight throughout Try not to stamp the feet, but make sure the full foot goes back down to the floor each time HEEL DIGS AND TOE TAPS Stand tall or sit
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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 ... 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 isolation is distressing
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Department for Transport Accessibility Action Plan Consultation: A Transport System that is open to everyone November 2017 joe.oldman@ageuk ... Square, London WC1H 9NA. 2 About Age UK Age UK is the country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The Age UK network includes around 140 local Age UKs
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The quarterly newsletter from Age Cymru Spring 2024 Tell us what matters to you in our 2024 survey Be wary of offers to insulate your loft with spray foam Hear how one of our walk leaders gets a buzz ... when people start thinking about becoming active and there’s plenty of information in this edition to get you going, particularly if you’re looking for volunteering opportunities. We feature Clare Gabriel
