#ageuk — Public Fediverse posts

'I bought Chanel earrings for £4.50 and screamed when I checked the label'

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/i-bought-chanel-earrings-450-37494598

Martin Lewis issues unmarried couples important money warning

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/martin-lewis-issues-unmarried-couples-36820863

Who qualifies for a free UK bus pass in 2025 - complete eligibility guide

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/who-qualifies-free-uk-bus-36474822

Morrisons’ ‘Talking Tills’ Offered Shoppers a Chance to Beat Loneliness

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/morrisons-talking-tills-offered-shoppers-a-chance-to-beat-loneliness/

AGE UK cautiously welcoming the move

#UKPOL #UKpolitics #Poverty #Inequality #WinterFuelPayments #AGEUK

I picked up this little beauty in the local #AgeUK charity shop yesterday for the princely sum of £1! #jazz #mccoytyner #therealmccoy #bargain #physicalmedia #cd

Save the Winter Fuel Payment | Age UK
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/our-impact/campaigning/save-the-winter-fuel-payment/

#WinterFuelPayments
#Elderly
#Pensioners
#WinterFuelAllowance
#MeansTesting
#AgeUK

Challenges to deprivation of liberty orders in England soar by a third | Social care | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/aug/04/deprivation-of-liberty-orders-england-cuts-public-services

#DeprivationOfLibertySafeguarding
#DeprivationOfLibertyOrders
#DeprivationOfLiberty
#SocialCare
#Dementia
#LearningDisabilities
#BrainInjury
#DrugProblems
#AlcoholProblems
#Addiction
#CareWorkers
#DisabilityRightsUK
#FundingCuts
#CutsToServices
#DoLS
#MentalCapacity
#AgeUK
#MentalHealthAct
#MentalHealth
#Court

Scrap plans to scan accounts of benefit claimants or risk new scandal, MPs told | Benefits | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/04/ministers-urged-to-scrap-plans-for-surveillance-of-benefit-claimants-bank-accounts

#Benefits
#BankAccountChecks
#BankAccounts
#Scandal
#MPs
#DWP
#AutomatedChecks
#Automation
#DisabilityRightsUK
#BigBrotherWatch
#DisabilityRights
#Carers
#CarersRights
#Disabled
#Pensioners
#CriminalByDefault
#DataProtectionAndDigitalInformationBill
#ChildPovertyAction
#Mind
#AgeUK
#ErrorsInBenefitsTopUps
#UC

Charities warn of ‘devastating knock-on impact’ of English councils’ financial crisis
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/charities-warn-of-devastating-knock-on-impact-of-english-councils-financial-crisis/ar-BB1hHJi6?cvid=f892e11ae8a64ae9f4becd1acacddb9c&ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&ei=14

#Charities
#LocalCouncil
#FinancialCrisis
#LocalGov
#LocalGovFundingCuts
#CitizensAdvice
#CAB
#AgeUK
#ServicesClosing
#FundingCuts

Charity hosts community group to tackle loneliness

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cl5pln58x4yo

#Loneliness #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Plymouth #Devon #AgeUK #OlderAge

I really struggle at Christmas and have grown to hate it as a result.

I struggle at the best of times with socialising of any kind, and can't initiate conversation. I've always been embarrassed by the fact I've never enjoyed stereo-typical male pursuits / interests, e.g. sport, motoring, and making things.

Rishi Sunak told to fix social care NOW after four year 'wild goose chase' - Mirror Online
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/rishi-sunak-told-fix-social-30534650

#Sunak
#SocialCare
#Johnson
#CareAndSupportAlliance
#Hunt
#AgeUK
#CSA

#AgeUK highlights evidence of ‘great un-retirement’ as living costs bite https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/age-uk-caroline-abrahams-john-adams-modelling-government-b2359321.html

Online banking fears prompt call for more hubs

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65457428

#Banking #Banks #BankingHubs #OnlineBanking #AgeUK

Older people in #England dying without the care they need, says #AgeUK https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/mar/04/older-people-in-england-dying-without-the-care-they-need-says-age-uk

Forced prepay meter installations to be banned in homes of over-85s

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65305959

Age shouldn't be a factor in this, neither should anything else.

The practice should be illegal. Full stop / Period.

#ForcedPrepaymentMeterInstallation #SmartMeter #PrepaymentMeter #MeterInstallation #BritishGas #Ofgem #EnergySupply #EndFuelPovertyCoalition #AgeConcern #AgeUK #Scope #CitizensAdviceBureau #CAB #CostOfLivingCrisis #EnergyCrisis #EnergyMastodon

Another specialised #Helpline: this time for 55+y.o in UK. who need someone to talk whether because of #loneliness or for other reasons. I hadnæ previously reälised that #TheSilverLine was originally trialled in #Manchester & #IOM prior to going national. These days it is a part of #AgeUK.

Herewith the link to the about page on the #SilverLine dedicated website.

https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/helping-you/

Proud to say today my dad donated a car full of household possessions and clothing to an RSPCA shop in his home town - dad is downsizing before he moves into a new flat in a local retirement centre that offers assisted living.

Dad has been lonely and isolated since we lost mum. He will have Xmas & NY with me is Spain, then back to UK for the next phase of his life #adoptdontshop #animalrescue #charity #ageuk #covidbereavement