Tag Archives: older people

Welsh government consultation on free bus travel for older & disabled people

Posted on 11/02/2017 by wames

Welsh Government consultation: Mandatory concessionary fares scheme in Wales Summary: We are seeking views on free bus travel for older people, disabled people and injured service veterans in Wales. Consultation End Date: 12 January 2018 Consultation description: We are consulting … Continue reading →

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Tech Angels help aged 50+ in their own homes in Angelsey & Gwynedd

Posted on 04/28/2017 by wames

Tech Angels are Digital Communities Wales trained volunteers, providing support with technology to older people in their homes. Too often technology can be scary and divides, rather than brings people together. Older people are vulnerable to feeling ‘left behind’ as many government services … Continue reading →

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Make Welsh streets more walkable questionnaire for age 50+

Posted on 12/12/2016 by wames

Here is a chance to let people know about the additional challenges ME brings to walking in Welsh streets. Ageing well in Wales announcement: Help us make Welsh streets more walkable Many of us take walking for granted. However, for … Continue reading →

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Carers aged 65+ asked to take survey on your health

Posted on 10/26/2016 by wames

Carers Trust Wales announcement: Your health as a carer – take our survey Are you a carer aged 65+ or know someone who is? If so, we want to hear about carers’ health in our new survey. The survey is part … Continue reading →

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Welsh Ambulance Trust consultation for age 50+

Posted on 08/19/2016 by wames

Welsh Ambulance Services press release: Our promises to older people – Consultation At the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, we want to develop a list of promises to older people. This will be a list of things that we will promise … Continue reading →

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Older adults needed for research study on mindfulness, Bangor University

Posted on 01/06/2016 by wames

Healthy participants, ages 60 and above with no experience in mindfulness meditation are needed to examine the effects of mindfulness practice on the brain, cognitive function, and quality of life (before and after training). [This might be of interest to … Continue reading →

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