Author Archives: Mark

Senior travel concessions

Senior travel concessions

The cost of travel is often a worry for senior citizens, but savings can be made. Here’s some advice: Bus Pass Most of us know that once you reach state pensionable age in England you are entitled to ...
Social care crisis

Social care crisis

A recent report from the charity Age UK concludes that we are living on borrowed time in saving social care for older people from complete collapse. The report, ‘The Health and Care of Older People in ...
Parks at a tipping point

Parks at a tipping point

Over half the UK population regularly use their local park, yet the challenge of managing our parks and green spaces is increasing due to the continued reduction in funding and loss of staff and skill ...