future of social care, which was disappointing even with the current goings on in Westminster. Of course other issues dominate the political debate – no need to mention the ‘B’ word here! – but this is ... people whose needs are not being fully, or in many cases even partly met, it would be laughable. Of course, great matters of State are under discussion and in important respects the future of our country
preserving offline access to services, and making the most of assisted digital support (e.g. supported Zoom calls with GPs), which can help realise the benefits of digital tools for those lacking the skills
Webcam: A video camera that allows other people to see you on video calls – for example, on Skype or Zoom. Most smartphones, tablets and computers have in-built webcams. You may also hear people just call ... if it has an in-built camera and microphone, you can use it to make calls using apps like Skype and Zoom (see Age UK’s ‘An intermediate guide to video calling’). Laptops A laptop is a portable computer that
for example gambling ⚫ assets used to purchase an investment bond with life insurance. Other courses of action, such as selling an asset for less than its true value, may also be seen as deprivation ... It is important to understand it is you and the local authority, not the mediator, who decide the course of action. Arbitration. This involves an independent arbitrator hearing both sides of the issue and
move your fingers out to zoom in. You then move your fingers in to zoom out. Screen magnifier: Your phone, tablet or computer should have this function which allows you to zoom in on the whole screen or ... ‘Display & Brightness’. 3. Tap ‘View’ under the ‘Display Zoom’ section at the bottom of the screen. 4. Tap the white circle underneath ‘Zoomed’ so that it shows a blue tick. 5. Next, tap ‘Set’ at the top
tempt them to take part in our festive food quiz or a round of bingo? (For a small donation, of course!) Return the money and give yourself a cheer. When your bake sale is over and every last crumb has
through consumer-facing organisations like Age UK and Citizens Advice, workplace pre-retirement courses, police and national media. It should consider liaising with financial institutions, possibly through
is a good source of information, advice and support specifically for carers. “She’s my wife, of course I have to look after her.” “Mum looked after me – now it’s my turn to look after her.” “If I don’t ... keeping in touch when you can’t be there? Contact your local Age UK or Age Cymru to find out about courses on using computers and the internet. 8. Have you both considered other options, such as retirement
services being delivered are ‘Music in the park’, coffee mornings, community helpers, befriending, art on zoom, seated exercise, and sensory stimulation/gentle movement. 1 7,598 older individuals have attended ... services being delivered are ‘Music in the park’, coffee mornings, community helpers, befriending, art on zoom, seated exercise, and sensory stimulation/gentle movement. On average e ach Partner provided3,092
Recruitment, retention and referral pathways ■ A total of 1,357 people have been recruited over the course of the LS&R GGT project; 988 older people have been recruited to low-level activities (with a retention ... consistent over the lifetime of the project. A total number of 26 volunteers have been recruited over the course of the LS&R GGT project, with a retention rate of seven volunteers by the end of the project.