Social Justice Committee’s inquiry. In writing this response we include the various forms of abuse as constituting violence in its wider forms. It is vital that the approach to preventing gender based ... Research from Safe Lives on older victim-survivors of domestic abuse shows that older people are as likely as younger ones to be subject to physical abuse, are more likely to be abused by their current partner
Citizen’s Advice in their role as representing consumers 1. Introduction and general comments Local infrastructure is important to the health of all our communities. As we age, mobility frequently becomes ... a post office branch each week compared to 21 per cent of consumers in general”.i Question 1: Do you agree that the existing criteria should continue to be used for defining what a nationwide network
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Improvement and Prevention January 2016 Summary Staying well, feeling good and remaining as independent as possible are of vital importance to everyone in Wales. All older people should be supported ... services play a key role in promoting the health and wellbeing of older people. Access to services such as optometry, audiology, dentistry, physiotherapy and podiatry are essential. In particular, access to
transfers out of Defined Benefit pensions is a matter of significant concern for several reasons, not least as it can leave individuals unnecessarily exposed to significant longevity and inflation risks. There ... across the board, as there are significant risks associated with decision-making under freedom and choice – the FCA should specifically consider DB transfers and safeguarded benefits as part of its Retirement
information and advice through face-toface contacts, home visits, telephone contacts and written advice such as emails and letters. We offer a wide range of information guides, factsheets and content online. In ... education and advice. We would welcome a stronger focus on evaluating long and short term impact as well as reach across all consumer-focused MAS activity, to demonstrate the new MAS evaluation framework
appointment systems and experienced difficulties caused by an over reliance on online interactions, such as emails. This was particularly difficult for older people with no internet access or poor connectivity ... benefit from the introduction of a single, or primary, care co-ordinator who could act as first point of contact as well as seeking to improve coordination between services. The next Welsh Government must:
and care services, damage to their home and possessions and difficulties in the recovery phase such as struggles to claim insurance. Age UK welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation. This ... people who live alone, who are ill and rely on medical equipment, and who live with dementia. As well as preventing floodwater reaching communities, the government should do more to protect people and
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