Read @Age_UK report out today here: https://t.co/zQCJVdhvss Loneliness affects people of all ages & is caused by circumstances, rather than age. Our analyses find key risk factors for older people are poor health, bereavement, financial concerns & lacking someone to confide in.
We’re holding a special event today to celebrate the launch of Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
You’re invited to come along to the Council Hose in Nottingham from 2PM and find out about our work in putting local voices at the heart of health and care improvements.
A new report conducted by @incisivehealth on behalf of Age UK highlights how the approaches to long-term #care in Italy, Spain, France, Germany and Japan compare to the #socialcare system in England. Read the report here: https://t.co/nnQgYxZm9g
Privacy notices must be clear and accessible. Why not take a look at our layered privacy notice to see how you can make sure your privacy information is as clear as possible: https://t.co/CCdDcjCcbA
⏱️ Just 2 weeks left to complete our Public Health survey, we'd love to hear your views to help us make the right decisions on shaping Health and Wellbeing services. Just 5-10 minutes of your time is all it will take to make all the difference ➡️ https://t.co/Ymt4mmTuBk
Hearing now from a Mum whose son has been moved to an out of area placements over 200 miles from home without proper clothing, toiletries, phone or money. Hes been left alone most of the time in his room. Yet again, the 'person' lost in a system where nobody takes responsibility.
Yesterday we gave evidence on the much-criticised roll-out of Universal Credit.
The plans to move 4 million more people on to Universal Credit must not go ahead until it’s being delivered safely for people with mental health problems. Find out more >> https://t.co/XEVaNeRjO6
The refusal to allow consultations by email, Skype make a mockery of claims of embracing ‘digital’. Spending lots of money on a website that points you to a phone number or social media with little interaction is often just another barrier. https://t.co/Vm2TJSUj7q