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Registered charity 1128436 The booklet concludes with advice on how to deal with the fear of falling and what to do if you have a fall. As we grow older, gradual changes to our health and the medications we take ... but equally easy to fix. This booklet is split into two sections. The first section gives tips and advice on how to reduce the risk of falling at home. The second is a self assessment form asking you about
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If you are on the WaterSure scheme, your bill is capped at a lower amount, regardless of how much water you use. The Priority Services Register is a free service provided by utility suppliers to
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friendly Wales A little bit of sunshine is good for us and can lift our spirits – let’s face it, it can often be a welcome change from the long drawn out Welsh winter. There is no clear distinction between the ... also be dangerous, particularly for those with breathing difficulties and heart problems. This leaflet is a gentle reminder of the things we can do to keep ourselves cool, safe and well in extreme heat. As
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Financial Abuse Evidence Review, November 2015 2 This Evidence Review is intended to sum up what is known about the financial abuse of older people. It does not cover commercial abuse (scams) ... the following questions: 1 What is financial abuse? 3 2 What is the prevalence of financial abuse of older people? 5 3 Who is at most risk of financial abuse? 7 4 What are the impacts of financial
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future – sheltered and retirement housing 27 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 ... Key facts Currently 9.3 million households are headed by a person over retirement age. By 2033, this is expected to increase to 13 million; an increase of 40 per cent on figures for 2008.1 The Department
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A little bit of sunshine is good for us and can lift our spirits – let’s face it, it can often be a welcome change from the heavy downpours and high winds we experience in Wales. There's no ... on the weather forecast. The Meteorological Office (Met Office) has a warning system if a heatwave is likely. Listen out for heatwave warnings on the television or the radio, or check the Met Office
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case law and practice highlighting how and why the protection offered by human rights legislation is so important for older people in the UK 1 The Human Rights Act and Older People– An Evidence Paper ... promotion and protection of human rights. Every UN member state is a party to one or more of the nine major human rights treaties. It is a universal and inalienable human rights system which applies to
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Summary As local authorities look for ways to cut spending, while continuing to support growing numbers of older people to stay healthy and active, this briefing makes the case for: • Building the effects ... made fairly and only after proper consultation. Meeting the needs and expectations of growing numbers of people in later life, within a climate of reduced public spending, presents a significant challenge
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As a nation, we're living longer. It's in our interest to create an age friendly Wales today. What does an 'age friendly Wales' look like? In an age friendly Wales, older people would not experience barriers ... Community - all older people in Wales are respected, socially included and safe. Transport - there is sufficient integrated public and community transport throughout Wales to ensure older people can access
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Statement Information, advice and advocacy March 2015 Summary Good quality information and advice is essential for older people. Relevant and appropriate information and advice helps us to make informed ... regard to benefit entitlements, housing or social care options. “…taking action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need. Advocates
