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Oldest wingers in town
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.4.09, 2009, p.26, 28.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Extra Time project aims to encourage older people in England and Wales to take part in physical activity. This article reports on the Norwich Extra Time scheme, operated by the charity Football in the Community, which provides sporting activities to encourage older people to remain active.
Charitable causes
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.7.09, 2009, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
There are 2,220 charitable trusts offering £300million worth of grants in the UK. However, many people do not apply because they do not want to accept help from charities. This article discusses how overcoming the stigma of seeking charity could help vulnerable people access millions of pounds in grants.
We now understand what dignity means
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 12.3.09, 2009, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This article discusses the progress the dignity campaign has made in raising awareness and understanding of the issues. The article also explains how Leeds health and social care services implemented their Dignity in Care campaign.
Lessons in best behaviour
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.5.09, 2009, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Rochdale Boroughwide Housing's (RBH) Community Kids scheme, which teaches local children about the impact of antisocial behaviour, is involving older people in their initiative. Children visit residents in their communities, and older residents also visit the school to talk about how antisocial behaviour affects them.