Staying safe and well in hot weather
Summer is finally here, but while the sunny weather may lift our spirits, it’s important to remember to look after ourselves. Temperatures can sometimes become uncomfortable and even dangerously hot.
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Monitoring what matters
We continually gather news on all the issues that affect our members in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. You can keep up to date here. Looking for your local news? Visit our Scotland Website and Northern Ireland Website
Government publishes details of help with energy bills
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy set out further details of the Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS)
Latest increase in state pension age from 65 to 66 led to income poverty rates among 65-year-olds more than doubling
Between late 2018 and late 2020, the state pension age for men and women rose from 65 to 66, meaning that the approximately 700,000 65-year-olds in the UK had to wait another year before they could receive a state pension.
New warning issued as reports of holiday fraud skyrockets by more than 120%
Action Fraud has launched a national awareness campaign to urge the public to think twice before handing over money and personal information when booking holidays.
New 10-year Plan to tackle dementia: Sajid Javid looks at new measures
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid MP, has announced a new 10-year plan to tackle dementia and increase funding into…
Dying Matters awareness week: Are you in a good place?
Dying Matters Awareness Week, 2-6 May, is our chance to get our community talking about dying and grief. We are supporting this initiative by Hospice UK.…
Today is World Earth Day
Today we are encouraging our members to think about some small changes they could make to help our planet.
Why its time to invest in our homes
“Last year the number of pensioners living in poverty rose by 200,000 – and the latest rises in costs of living and energy prices will…
Ready to make a positive change this year?: Money Advice and support from The Charity for Civil Servants
The Charity for Civil Servants will soon be offering Debt Relief Orders to civil servants as a solution for problem debt. If you’ve been struggling with…
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