22nd June 2015
The report says millions of older people are faced with travel problems.
More than half of over-65s either never use public transport or use it less than once a month, despite being eligible for free bus travel, according to the report.
Age UK said the transport system was not currently meeting the needs of the growing ageing population.
The report also claims it is the oldest, those in poor health and those living in rural areas who are let down the most by public transport.
Please visit the BBC website to read the article in full.
More UK locations will be part of Get Out Get Active’s (GOGA) success story over the next three years. Thousands more inactive people across 21 locations will benefit from the latest £5million programme funding. Today, Active Humber is delighted to announce North & North East Lincolnshire are successful locations.
Healthwatch East Riding of Yorkshire are undertaking a GP Appointment Review in order to capture the views and opinions of the public regarding booking appointments, waiting times and access to appointments.
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