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  1. CRS_Nov15_NHS_Mandate_2016_17.pdf

    management of multiple medications by professionals or in settings such as hospitals has adjusted to increases in polypharmacy. Improving the provision and management of medication should be a specific priority ... only 57% of NHS Trusts have a clearly defined strategy or operational policy for delivering acute medical care to older people. This is despite a very large proportion of emergency admissions to hospital

  2. How to set up your digital volunteer ID.pdf

    We've partnered with digital ID app Yoti to give you a safe and secure way to prove your identity and show ID using your phone. Try our new safe and secure identity system. Your new digital Age UK ID card

  3. 190819_More_Harm_Than_Good.pdf

    medicines In England, more than one in 10 people aged over 65 take at least eight different prescribed medications each week. This increases to nearly one in four people aged over 85. In 2017/18, the NHS spent ... in five prescriptions for older people living at home may be inappropriate. Without access to medications many older people would be living in poorer health. However, we risk undoing the many benefits

  4. Age UK_more_harm_than_good.pdf

    medicines In England, more than one in 10 people aged over 65 take at least eight different prescribed medications each week. This increases to nearly one in four people aged over 85. In 2017/18, the NHS spent ... in five prescriptions for older people living at home may be inappropriate. Without access to medications many older people would be living in poorer health. However, we risk undoing the many benefits

  5. Carer's allowance information guide (PDF)

    them, such as shopping or cooking • generally helping them stay safe and well – for example, making sure they’re taking the correct medication. If your circumstances change while you’re receiving Carer’s

  6. Staff and volunteer procedure_coronavirus_A4_v3.pdf

    shopping bags or medication etc. where the person can easily retrieve them. l Remember to keep a safe distance between you and the person (at least 2 meters). l Ensure the person is safe and reassured ... summoning further assistance l Ensure the person is not in immediate danger, or requiring immediate medical assistance, if so call 999 l Try to stay calm and reassure the person, as this will be a very

  7. Volunteers safeguarding advice_coronavirus_A4.pdf

    Some older people who have care and support needs will be reliant on others for access to food, medication, personal care, heating and other basic needs. If you are worried that these needs are not being ... find that they need some support with personal care, you Although we typically think of the home as a safe place, for some people being at home, with limited contact with the outside world, can increase their

  8. Staying cool in a heatwave (PDF)

    Information guide AgeUKIL1 Staying cool in a heatwave. How to stay safe when it’s hot. 2 When you’re out and about. • Avoid spending time outside or exercising during the hottest part of the day (between ... Here are some helpful tips for staying safe during hot weather. 3 When you’re at home. • Keep blinds down and windows closed when it’s cooler inside. • Most medication should be kept below 25°C – so it can

  9. A beginner's guide to staying safe online.pdf

    A beginner’s guide to staying safe online Helping you to stay safe whilst online Publication date: February 2022 Contents Introducing you to online safety 3 Using this guide 5 Understanding key terminology ... scams 12 Top tips to stay safe online 13 Banking safely online 16 Shopping safely online 23 Who to contact for help 25 Next steps 26 2 | A beginner’s guide to staying safe online 1. Introducing you

  10. ID205941 Age UK Staying safe_March 2026_Web.pdf

    Staying safe. Keeping yourself safe at home, out and about and online. Information guide AgeUKIG01 2 This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not ... and expert peer reviewers. Published: August 2025. 3 Contents. What this guide is about.. 4 Staying safe at home. 6 Avoiding falls. 6 Fire safety. 8 Gas and solid fuel safety. 10 Electrical safety. 12

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