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We need banks to protect access to local branches for older people In Wales, according to Which?, a staggering 348 bank branches have closed since 2015, leaving 211 branches open. Whilst banking hubs have ... This is especially important for those older people who are not online; and almost a third of people aged 75 or over in Wales are digitally excluded. Even among older people who do have online access, some
calls for action 3 Promoting independence with accessible and adaptable homes 7 Tackling poor conditions and delivering decent homes 13 Integrating housing with health and social care 19 Building for the ... Housing wealth and housing choices 35 Notes 41 Age UK is a charity that aims to improve later life for everyone through our information and advice, services, campaigns, products, training and research.
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. ... from a financial services market and whether an effective competitive market might look different for this group e.g. because of different switching behaviour. Ensuring an effective market in the new
Since the coronavirus pandemic began a lot has changed for us all. Please share your feedback about your experience of the coronavirus pandemic. This could be about any aspect in which your life was affected ... affected, or the lives of those you care about. For example, it could be about health or social care, education, work, home, money, support, your family life or social life. Your feedback will help make
appropriate housing for older persons with a view to enabling them to live in dignity; prohibit, in law, age discrimination in the provision of goods and services; provide support for continued employment ... employment and training for those who want it; promote a positive attitude to ageing through awareness-raising campaigns targeting the media, service providers and the general public; ensure the availability
and increases the risk of falls and injuries.iii GP consultations for respiratory infections can increase by as much as 19 per cent for every 1°C drop in mean temperature below 5°C.iv Age UK has estimated ... estimated that the cost of the cold to the NHS in England is £1.36 billion per year.v For the 4.5 million older people who are said to be in fuel poverty,vi winter months also bring anxiety about escalating
health, including sight and hearing loss being a carer being on your own the time of year. If you’re feeling out of sorts and have any of these symptoms for two weeks or more, you may be experiencing depression: ... speak to your GP and explain how you’re feeling. Together you can agree on what next steps may be best for you. The sooner you can address your problems, the less likely they are to develop further. Although
..................................................................... 63 Annex B – Raw Data used for analysis ......................................................................................... ... Chart 22: Change in loneliness levels for those who are hardly level by score Chart 23: Average (median) reduction in loneliness scores for older people reassessed who experienced a reduction loneliness Chart
Have you taken part in the last 12 months: Dance, including ballet; Sang to an audience or rehearsed for a performance (not karaoke); Played a musical instrument; Written music; Rehearsed or performed in ... other crafts, such as embroidery, knitting, wood turning, furniture making, pottery or jewellery; Read for pleasure (not newspapers, magazines or comics); Written any stories, plays or poetry; Been a member