For many pensioners across Britain, the hope of a higher state pension feels like a long-overdue reward after years of hard work. But this week, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has firmly shut down one of the most ambitious calls for change yet a proposal that would have seen weekly payments soar to … Read more
This winter, millions of older people across the UK will receive an important helping hand to cope with rising heating bills. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that more than nine million people born before 22 September 1959 will soon receive a Winter Fuel Payment worth between £100 and £300, depending on … Read more
Life can sometimes feel a little tougher as we get older. Simple things that once came easily can start to take more effort whether it’s keeping up with conversations, watching your favourite shows, or feeling confident and independent at home. Many older people across the UK experience these everyday challenges, often without realising that there’s … Read more