Should 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 […]
Read MoreGood Companions
Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton runs a Befriending & Reablement Scheme for older people in Sefton who are isolated or lonely. For older people who are less mobile or perhaps suffer from agoraphobia we provide a volunteer befriender to visit the person in their own home. For older people who are able to get out […]
Read MoreWhere can I take my dog?
Just over a quarter of households in Britain have a pet dog. In days gone by, having a dog was tremendously restrictive. It was difficult to find pubs and restaurants that would allow dogs in and almost impossible to find hotels that were dog friendly. Today all that has changed and particularly in tourist towns, […]
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 […]
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