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Written evidence: Bus Services Bill (Mar 17) (PDF)

be provided and how any requirements will be fulfilled. 6.6 Disability awareness training for bus drivers should also be a key Government priority for implementation as soon as possible. 6.7 Age UK would ... able to take their pet on the bus is important. Most operators leave this to the discretion of the driver and we would encourage operators to allow pets as the default, while still retaining this discretion

Strategic Framework for Road Safety - October 2011 (PDF)

decline that can have an impact on driving, however there are many misconceptions about the safety of drivers as they age. • We support the idea of providing driving assessment and advice that gives people direct ... for all road users, and initiatives to promote road safety will disproportionately benefit older drivers as a whole, given that for any accident an older person is two to four times more likely to be severely

Get Going Together South Tyneside report (PDF)

group classes in a community setting. The programme also draws on wider community assets, using volunteers to provide support to older people and the delivery of GGT activities. As well as improving the ... with less intensive support needs. These activities may be delivered by non-specialist staff or volunteers and referrals are received through a broader range of routes including libraries, community groups

Department for Transport Accessibility Action Plan Consultation - November 2017 (PDF)

for the delivery of audio-visual information on buses with stronger powers and resources for the Driver and Standards Agency (DSA) to ensure full implementation. - We would like to see a more flexible ... consider how to address these service gaps by giving greater support to community transport and volunteer car services in places where there is a clear lack of alternatives. 7 ACCESSIBLE STATIONS AND

Age UK Digital Champion Programme Interim Evaluation - Cohort 1.pdf

....................................................................................... 7 2.2. Volunteer Digital Champion recruitment .................................................................. ... .................. 11 2.4. Volunteer Digital Champion training and onboarding ........................................................ 14 2.5. Ongoing support for volunteer Digital Champions .........

In the driving seat information guide (PDF)

companies or charities. Join our Readers’ Panel and have your say. The Readers’ Panel is a group of volunteers who provide vital feedback on our guides and other resources. Their feedback helps us ensure that ... Scotland, contact Age Scotland for advice. What this guide is about 5 Next steps We refer to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) a lot in this guide. Here are the contact details: Licensing

Your data at Age UK Policy & Procedure.pdf

RB_Dec17_Painful_Journeys_InDepth_Report.pdf

have to walk too far as there is no stop near the hospital outpatients.” The attitude of the bus driver to older people can also be an important factor. It can be particularly painful and stressful for ... at the correct alighting space or the driver fails to lower the floor of the bus to make it easier to step on. ● FOCUS GROUP WHEELCHAIR SPACE ON THE BUS “The driver said I couldn’t get on because there

Advantage edition 65 web.pdf

Award P10 Campaigning and Influencing Award P12 Patrick Brooks Award for Partnership Working P14 Volunteer of the Year Award P16 Inspiration Award p18 Member Group of the Year Award P20 Dalbeattie shedders ... organisation in its landmark 80th year and I’m delighted to continue working with our member groups, volunteers, staff and stakeholders to drive our important work forward. In this edition, we’re delighted to

RB_June15_The_Future_of_Transport_in_an_Ageing_Society.pdf

current transport system is failing to meet the needs of too many older people. The issues 1. Older drivers • Older people need to be supported in driving safely for longer, with viable alternative transport ... improvements in technology, opportunities from increased local decision making and opportunities from volunteering. Local decision making - Devolution of central Government powers to local communities could mean