Category: Health & Wellbeing
Staying healthy and active in later life
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Could a stamp duty change finally make it easier to downsize in later life?
Not yet — but a new report published this week is putting real weight behind the idea of…
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What does the government’s new action plan for unpaid carers mean for you?
On 14 July 2026 the government launched a cross-department action plan for unpaid carers, covering the NHS App,…
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Could You Get Money Off Your Council Tax Bill Now You’re Retired?
If you’ve reached State Pension age and live on a low income, Council Tax Reduction could cut your…
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Has the cost of applying for probate just gone up — and what can you do about it?
The fee for applying for probate in England and Wales rose from £300 to £526 on 13 July…
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Could a “missed parcel” text let a scammer add your card to their phone?
A fast-growing scam lets fraudsters link your card to a digital wallet on their own phone using a…
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Do you know the new liquid rules for your UK airport this summer?
Airport security rules for liquids have changed at several major UK airports in 2026, with some now allowing…
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Are new rules finally going to crack down on scam adverts online?
Ofcom has published draft rules that would force Google, Facebook, TikTok and other big platforms to actively remove…
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Is your personal alarm ready for the digital landline switchover?
The UK’s old landlines are being switched to digital lines, and this can stop some personal alarms and…
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Have you sent back your bowel cancer screening kit yet?
If you’re between 50 and 74, the NHS posts you a simple home test every two years to…
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Are you now eligible for the RSV vaccine? What the new NHS rules mean for you
From 1 September 2026, the NHS is expanding free RSV vaccination to adults aged 65 to 74 with…
