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  1. Changing how we age at Christmas

    “People would see that and think, ‘Oh, it’s not for me’, based on having seen their parents or grandparents attending places like this back in the day,” explains Katrina of the need to ... people of all ages. “It’s been a great time,” smiles Sandra. “And it’s allowed me to see the many other services available so close to my home.” Meanwhile, for Katrina, once

  2. Providing the right information during the coronavirus outbreak

    materials to ensure we reach more people Guide - FaceTime image While producing content for the website allowed us to be dynamic and respond quickly, it didn’t get the information to everyone. What about those ... time to get used to working remotely. Many of our meetings have been gate-crashed by children of parents trying to balance work and childcare/home-schooling. There’s also been immense creativity and willingness

  3. State Pension underpayment errors

    total £3 billion over the next 6 years In August 2020, it was revealed that up to 130,000 married or widowed people who had reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016 had been underpaid State Pension due ... Category B uplift based on their partner’s National Insurance contributions people who have been widowed and their State Pension was not uplifted to include amounts they are entitled to inherit from their

  4. Random acts of kindness

    older person. Ways to be kind Lauren Nottingham A few years ago, my 91-year-old neighbour became a widower and has since lived on his own. After this tough time in his life, I made him a Victoria Sponge and

  5. End of life issues

    can help you feel more in control and give you and your loved ones peace of mind.  Tips from widows Following her own experience of bereavement, Jan Robinson published a book of advice, gathered from

  6. Financial support for carers

    your hours. Carer's Allowance is the main welfare benefit to help carers, worth £86.45 per week (this figure is usually reviewed each April). To be eligible for Carer's Allowance, you must: spend at ... about Carer's Allowance Find out more about carer's assessments Benefits for the person you care for The person you care for must receive either: Attendance Allowance Disability Living Allowance care component

  7. Inspirational women on International Women's Day

    image Londoner Rasila , 67, has cared for family members for 40 years. Having cared for both of her parents, who have since passed away, Rasila is currently looking after her younger sister, whose ... well as incorporating Suzi’s lifelong passions for photography, travel, health and fashion, and allowing her to showcase her skills in writing and filmmaking into practice, her blogging played another

  8. Waterloo Sunset

    have plenty of experience and stories to share!” Filmed over three months, Harvey was keen to allow the documentary to evolve organically, rather than rush the process. “It’s basically about ... discusses openly. “There was a level of intimacy in my questions that you can’t ask your parents or grandparents, so you probably never do,” reveals Harvey. “Of all the conversations

  9. Top tips for grandparents

    unsolicited advice – can also be seen as interfering. The way you parented might not be the way your children want to parent. Becoming a parent is a big step. Just like when they were small themselves, sometimes ... moment and keep your mouth zipped!" Most parents and grandparents try very hard to teach their children to eat healthily, but some are stricter than others. So if parents say that fizzy drinks, sweets, chocolates

  10. Flexible working

    not something, such as reduced hours, the employer simply imposes. Flexible working isn’t just for parents and carers. It could suit a lot of people in very different circumstances, for example, those with: ... employees, except agency workers, have the legal right to request flexible working – not just parents and carers. You have this right if you have worked for your employer continuously for 26 weeks. You

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