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contact with, particularly if they’re not practicing good hand hygiene. Why is it so important? Last winter 69.6% of flu outbreaks occurred in care homes. This is likely because our immune systems become less ... small price to pay to keep the people you care for, and you and yours safe and protected for the winter. Get your flu jab done, practice good hand hygiene and you're halfway there. This article previously
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this area, and questions from MPs to Professor Whitty. Winter Fuel Payment: Keeping your constituents warm and well this winter October 2024 This inaugural meeting marked the reconstitution of ... of the APPG for this Parliament. Following changes to eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment, the panel discussed the implications of this for older people and what effective mitigations might look like
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7 months. Going cashless The UK is becoming an increasingly cashless society. Half of all payments are now made by card and in less than 10 years’ time it is predicted only 10% of transactions ... accepting card payments with many scrapping any minimum spend requirement. Those of us able to ‘go digital’ have done so, whether that's online shopping, contactless or mobile payments. Millions
entitled to. You will be paid throughout your notice period and your final pay should include other payments such as any outstanding holiday pay. In addition, you’re entitled to redundancy pay if you’ve worked ... for each year you were under 41 but over 22 half a week’s pay for each year you were under 22. The payments can cover up to a maximum of 20 years’ service. You may get extra redundancy pay from your employer
energy bills, care or housing – but you might be surprised. If you're eligible, these are payments you're entitled to. Make sure you're getting the money you should be. There are things
Support Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Winter Fuel Payment If you spend or give away money (including tax-free cash) from your pension pot to get or increase
tackle poverty and reduce inequalities, including successfully campaigning to restore the Winter Fuel Payment , putting £1.5 billion back in pensioners’ pockets ensuring older people’s