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Call for social care road map as system is ‘so close to breaking point’

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services commissioned a report on the changes needed in the sector.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of Bristol over-65s live alone with no central heating

Data from the 2021 census revealed scale of the issue across the country

Bristol Post

Thousands of elderly people in Greater Manchester living alone without central heating

Age UK described new analysis released today as 'of tremendous concern'

Manchester Evening News

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One in 25 older people living alone have no central heating

Area by area, the figures show how many people over 65 are living in deprivation

Wales Online

One in 25 elderly people ‘live alone without central heating in some areas’

Age UK said the figures are ‘of tremendous concern’ and urged the Government to ‘make sure that it is prepared for next winter’.

The Independent UK

Attendance Allowance myths which stop people of State Pension age claiming up to £407 each month

Successful claimants could receive either £68.10 or £101.75 each week to help with additional living costs.

Daily Record

Petition calling for new monthly energy tariff for pensioner and disabled households due official response

More than 11,000 people have now signed an online petition calling for targeted energy bill help.

Daily Record

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New calls for monthly energy tariff for older people and disabled households nears response threshold

An online petition has received nearly 10,000 signatures of support.

Daily Record

Tory ministers accused of ‘insult’ to social care as workforce reform funding halved

Government promises on workforce ‘diluted beyond recognition’, say charities

The Independent UK

Cutting millions from social care funding pledge ‘an insult to the sector’

The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.

The Independent UK

Millions cut from funding commitments for social care

The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.

The Independent UK

Would my mum lose her house and savings if she had to go into care?

She wonders whether to give her property to me and my brother or buy a place with me

The Guardian - UK

New DWP ‘private beta trial’ for Attendance Allowance claims being offered to 60 people each week

Invites are being offered to older people who meet the current scope of the trial.

Daily Record

Create Older People's Commissioner to fight pensioners' corner, say campaigners

A host of organisations are demanding a new tsar to champion OAPs' rights in the corridors of power amid fears their voices are being silenced

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Daily Record

Charity calls for more financial help for older people despite bumper pay rise to State Pension next month

State Pension payments are rising to up to £815 each month for some older people in April.

The Independent UK

Chancellor accused of prioritising potholes over social care and homelessness

Jeremy Hunt ‘spurned the opportunity to invest more in social care’ and ‘stuck his head in the sand’ on homelessness, organisations said.

The Independent UK

‘Health and Care Chancellor’ urged to support social care in Budget

Unpaid carers have been left to fill a gap due to a shortfall of social care services at a time of growing demand, the Care and Support Alliance said.

Daily Mirror

Tories' 'crisis, cash, repeat' approach to social care blasted by experts

The Institute for Government published a report calling for a longer-term approach to tackling chronic problems in the sector - which could eventually ease pressure on the NHS

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Daily Record

DWP confirms State Pension age review will determine whether current retirement rules ‘remain appropriate’

There has been much speculation that the DWP is set to bring forward changes to the official retirement age.

The Independent UK

Elderly should take ‘simple precautions’ as temperatures plummet – Age UK

Warm food and drinks and draft excluders have been recommended to combat the cold weather amid worries about energy costs.

Evening Standard

‘Talk to your critics’: King and Queen Consort greeted by protesters on visit to Colchester

As Charles and Camilla got out of a car, a protester said through a megaphone: ‘Answer your critics Charles. Come over and talk to your critics’

The Independent UK

King and Queen Consort to celebrate Colchester’s city status

The couple will also reveal the chosen name for Colchester Zoo’s newest addition, a baby white rhino.

The Independent UK

‘Heartbreak’ over plight of elderly who ‘go to the grave without proper care’

Age UK said the pandemic cannot be blamed because social care services were already struggling to secure enough staff and funding.

Bristol Post

Pensioner says of Bristol buses: ‘We may as well be living on a desert island’

Older people who rely on buses for transport are getting isolated in their homes

Wales Online

Age UK demands clarity over when people can retire and draw their pensions

People should be contacted individually to tell them their retirement date, say campaigners, amid fears the Government is 'moving the goalposts'

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