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Women losing out in divorce settlements: don’t forget the pension pot

Age UK publishes new report calling for urgent reforms to the divorce process so private pensions are split fairly and women don’t lose out Age UK is warning that many divorced women are potentially l ...

Mark 1669 views 0 likes Sep 12, 2018

1.4 million people don’t get the care they need

Numbers of older people who don’t get the care and support they need has reached a record high of 1.4 million – up nearly 20% in just two years. What’s more, delayed discharges due to the lack of soci ...

Mark 1744 views 0 likes Aug 15, 2018

Modern technology – it’s not all bad

Modern technology can be a frightening phenomenon and many older people see it as more of a hindrance than a help. It is easy to be put off by the fear of getting it wrong, of internet scams or of hum ...

Mark 1738 views 0 likes Jun 29, 2018

Operation Safe Card – tackling cash machine crime

A disturbing new wave of cash machine crime has hit a North London borough and pensioners are a prime target. Constable Samuel Lowe reports on what’s been happening and how he and his team are working ...

Mark 1587 views 0 likes Jun 20, 2018