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Italian city in fundraising bid to pay rising energy bills for retired people

Florence is famed for its contributions to Italian art, architecture and cuisine – but these days, leaders in the city regarded as the birthplace of the Renaissance are concerned with more mundane matters: paying the bills. Amid soaring energy costs ...

23 Feb 2022 at 10:25

Scotland

Elderly people asked for their views on future care in Scotland

Views are being sought to help shape a new strategy for the care of elderly people in Scotland. The Scottish Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation on the future of care for older people, seeking to establish what is working well and ...

08 Mar 2022 at 12:25

Scotland

Care home restrictions eased as isolation cut and more visitors allowed

Care home restrictions in Scotland are being eased, with self-isolation times reduced or removed. Social care minister Kevin Stewart announced that patients being transferred from hospital will no longer have to isolate for two weeks if they ...

20 Jan 2022 at 11:55

Derry News

Durkan: Shameful failure to support elderly through cost of living crisis

SDLP Foyle MLA, Mark H Durkan, has called for tailored support to assist pensioners navigate the cost of living emergency as well as a dedicated service to ensure individuals of pension age are claiming their full benefit entitlements. Age ...

26 May 2022 at 17:33

Liz Truss: No-one will be forced to sell their home to pay for social care

Liz Truss has vowed that no-one will be forced to sell their homes to pay for social care. The Prime Minister’s commitment goes further than under Boris Johnson’s social care reforms when ministers had to concede some people may have to ...

20 Sept 2022 at 23:30

Concerns raised for elderly if no falls cover provided during ambulance strikes

Concerns have been raised that elderly people “may well die” if there is no cover for trips and falls during ambulance strikes. Health Secretary Steve Barclay said there was “still a question” over whether ambulance services would ...

07 Dec 2022 at 17:10

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Rural transport services under threat of closure due to funding issues

An organisation which provides transport to elderly and disabled passengers in the South Derry area is under threat of closure if they don't secure funding by next month. Out and About Rural Transport Services provide ...

14 Mar 2023 at 17:33

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Gardai in Offaly and Laois urge people not to keep large sums of money at home following 'very nasty crime'

Gardai in Offaly and Laois are urging people to use banks and not to keep large sums of money in their homes. They are also asking people to watch out for elderly neighbours, friends and relatives and to advise them ...

30 Nov 2022 at 12:33

Scotland

Almost £1m pledged in ‘lifeline’ grants to help combat loneliness

“Lifeline” funding of almost £1 million is going to groups working to tackle social isolation and loneliness. Equalities and older people minister Christina McKelvie said both the coronavirus pandemic and the ...

03 Feb 2023 at 11:05

Better care for older people ‘could avoid pressure on hospital admissions’

Another “chaotic” winter in the NHS could be avoided in part by renewed efforts to support older people with health problems to stay well at home, Age UK has said. The charity described the health and care ...

17 Feb 2023 at 00:01

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

Leading charities have encouraged the elderly to take “simple precautions” as the country grapples with snow and freezing temperatures. Age UK said people should not, where possible, try to save money by ...

08 Mar 2023 at 14:34

One in seven aged 65 and over turning to loans and credit cards, survey finds

One in seven people aged 65 and over has been turning to loans and credit cards to make ends meet during the cost-of-living crisis, according to a survey. The Independent Age charity said its research ...

22 Jun 2023 at 00:01

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