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community citing concerns about others not practicing social distancing, the lack of suitable public toilets, and reduced bus routes. Several respondents also called for clear and accessible local information ... transport; services such as banks, post offices and shops; and built environments that include public toilets, clutter free pavements, street lighting, and public seating. 5/ Accessing primary health care –
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event and additional signage was provided to guide people to the right rooms, to the exit and to the toilets. Event volunteers and staff were also briefed about aspects of the environment that might cause difficulties ... the next or does it create barriers? • Is there adequate seating and are quiet areas available? • Toilets – can these be found and are they easy to use? You might find this useful: Innovations in Dementia
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social, as well as environmental, benefits that this can bring to individuals. Local authorities have a key role in making sure that the built environment in public spaces and streets in communities is safe ... forms of transport including pedestrian and cycle routes, and better integration between transport and key services. Accessing public transport can present significant physical problems for many older people
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is a tool to support local dialogue in communities – with older people, decision makers and other key stakeholders – about the importance of ‘Age Friendly Places’, acting as a catalyst to prompt communities ... community does not support us to maintain meaningful social connections as we age. Councils have a key role to play in enabling communities to find new ways to maintain and manage health and wellbeing to
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opportunity to tell decision makers in the Welsh Government, health and social services, and other key service providers what your priorities are for the year ahead? And what changes you would like to see ... and social care, finances, caring, transport and work. It’s also helped us to inform and influence key decision makers and helped shape our own policies and campaigns, so they reflect your priorities. And
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Personal care Personal care includes help with tasks such as: getting up; dressing; using the toilet; washing and bathing; eating or drinking; getting ready for bed. If you have difficulty getting ... contacted in such circumstances – for example a trusted relative or neighbour – who will have a set of keys to your home. The alarm operator also contacts the appropriate emergency service if this is required
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available in traditional formats has exacerbated difficulties in keeping informed and being able to access key services. A lack of access to online services also frequently means paying higher prices. Independent ... lead to falls • inadequate street lighting • a lack of seating in public spaces • a lack of public toilets • a lack of places to meet and reductions in the number of public facilities such as libraries
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are referred to throughout the report as ‘crises’.) This report poses and gives some answers to two key questions: 1. What specific risks do older people face before, during and after a crisis? For example ... care services. The broader emergency planning framework recognises that the voluntary sector has a key role. Finally, the Financial Conduct Authority – the financial industry regulator – is increasingly
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Allowance doesn’t usually take into account problems with housework, cooking, shopping and gardening. Key things to include in your Attendance Allowance application. Attendance Allowance factsheet Attendance
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Housing in later life Contents Introduction 2 Summary – key calls for action 3 Promoting independence with accessible and adaptable homes 7 Tackling poor conditions and delivering decent homes 13 Integrating ... residents who have helped us develop our work on retirement housing over the years. July 2014 2 3 Key facts Currently 9.3 million households are headed by a person over retirement age. By 2033, this is
