It’s good to be mature
Have you noticed lately that everything in the media about older and retired people is so negative? Headlines we have seen recently have declared that “Older people’s care costs are crippling the UK economy”, ”Young people can’t get on the housing ladder because older people have so much equity in property” and the current headline […]
Read MoreA stairlift can help you with a busy life
Mary was still working as a nurse at the hospital when she realised that her mother was finding life more difficult and the stairs were becoming a challenge so suggested that a stairlift would be a good idea. Her mother agreed and the stairlift became integral in allowing her to remain in her own home. […]
Read MoreChoosing music for a funeral
As the established traditions that once surrounded British funerals have relaxed, one of the most obvious changes has been the range of music now heard at services. Where once, the only music played at a funeral would have been traditional hymns like ‘Abide with me’, these have completely disappeared from the funeral music top ten. […]
Read MoreShould Grandparents be paid by their children to care for the grandchildren?
This is a particularly hot topic at the moment and it has received many comments on popular website, Gransnet. Many grandparents love looking after the grandchildren. It helps both parties to get to know each other better and it develops strong emotional bonds, which last a lifetime. Research has shown that providing childcare for up […]
Read MoreDon’t fall for the equity release myths
More and more UK homeowners over the age of 55 are using their property wealth to fund their later-life ambitions, tax-free. However, there are still many myths surrounding equity release that don’t reflect the modern regulations. A Lifetime Mortgage is a specialist mortgage that allows you to release a portion of your home’s value as […]
Read MoreKeep warm, Keep well events
Fuel poverty is a growing concern as it contributes to excess winter deaths and has a negative impact on both physical and mental health conditions, thus increasing the strain on the NHS and social services. It is a particular concern in Sefton due to a high level of hard to heat properties, an aging population […]
Read MoreDon’t Ignore the Mould in Your Home
A worrying 6% of households in the UK have damp and 41% of renters report having mould in their homes. Damp and mould is not just unsightly; it can cause serious health problems. But while moving out of the property may seem like a solution, the stress and upheaval of even just sleeping somewhere new […]
Read MoreIf you have settled in Sefton from another EU country
Then you may need to apply for settled status in the UK. Most EU citizens have not previously needed to interact with EU law as their passports or ID cards have been enough to evidence their rights. This will change once the UK leaves the EU as EU free movement law will cease to apply. […]
Read MoreEarly retirement – Heaven or Hell?
You might have lots of good reasons for taking early retirement but have you considered the pros and cons? The pros The opportunity for a fresh start Putting the brakes on your full-time career doesn’t mean slowing down completely. More retirees than ever are working throughout their retirement. Many take on part-time jobs in a […]
Read MoreNostalgia, it ain’t what it used to be
My boiler recently stopped working and so with no central heating, I had to go back to lighting fires in the morning. It got me thinking how much life has changed since the 50’s and early 60’s and just how much we look back with rose tinted spectacles. In the 1950’s the smell of smoke […]
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