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Tory ministers accused of ‘insult’ to social care as workforce reform funding halved

Government promises on workforce ‘diluted beyond recognition’, say charities

The Independent UK

Millions cut from funding commitments for social care

The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.

The Independent UK

Cutting millions from social care funding pledge ‘an insult to the sector’

The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.

The Independent UK

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Would my mum lose her house and savings if she had to go into care?

She wonders whether to give her property to me and my brother or buy a place with me

The Guardian - UK

New DWP ‘private beta trial’ for Attendance Allowance claims being offered to 60 people each week

Invites are being offered to older people who meet the current scope of the trial.

Daily Record

Create Older People's Commissioner to fight pensioners' corner, say campaigners

A host of organisations are demanding a new tsar to champion OAPs' rights in the corridors of power amid fears their voices are being silenced

Daily Mirror

Charity calls for more financial help for older people despite bumper pay rise to State Pension next month

State Pension payments are rising to up to £815 each month for some older people in April.

Daily Record

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Chancellor accused of prioritising potholes over social care and homelessness

Jeremy Hunt ‘spurned the opportunity to invest more in social care’ and ‘stuck his head in the sand’ on homelessness, organisations said.

The Independent UK

‘Health and Care Chancellor’ urged to support social care in Budget

Unpaid carers have been left to fill a gap due to a shortfall of social care services at a time of growing demand, the Care and Support Alliance said.

The Independent UK

Tories' 'crisis, cash, repeat' approach to social care blasted by experts

The Institute for Government published a report calling for a longer-term approach to tackling chronic problems in the sector - which could eventually ease pressure on the NHS

Daily Mirror

DWP confirms State Pension age review will determine whether current retirement rules ‘remain appropriate’

There has been much speculation that the DWP is set to bring forward changes to the official retirement age.

Daily Record

Elderly should take ‘simple precautions’ as temperatures plummet – Age UK

Warm food and drinks and draft excluders have been recommended to combat the cold weather amid worries about energy costs.

The Independent UK

‘Talk to your critics’: King and Queen Consort greeted by protesters on visit to Colchester

As Charles and Camilla got out of a car, a protester said through a megaphone: ‘Answer your critics Charles. Come over and talk to your critics’

Evening Standard

King and Queen Consort to celebrate Colchester’s city status

The couple will also reveal the chosen name for Colchester Zoo’s newest addition, a baby white rhino.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

‘Heartbreak’ over plight of elderly who ‘go to the grave without proper care’

Age UK said the pandemic cannot be blamed because social care services were already struggling to secure enough staff and funding.

Bristol Post

Pensioner says of Bristol buses: ‘We may as well be living on a desert island’

Older people who rely on buses for transport are getting isolated in their homes

Wales Online

Age UK demands clarity over when people can retire and draw their pensions

People should be contacted individually to tell them their retirement date, say campaigners, amid fears the Government is 'moving the goalposts'

The Independent UK

More reassurances needed as people lose faith in state pension age, MPs told

Sally West, policy manager at Age UK, highlighted people’s perceptions that the ‘goal posts’ would be moved in relation to their retirement age.

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The Guardian - UK

England’s worsening care shortages leave older people struggling – Age UK

Charity’s report highlights scale of unmet support need owing to huge shortfalls in workforce

The Independent UK

Better care for older people ‘could avoid pressure on hospital admissions’

The foundations for good care and support are often broken or simply not there at all, Age UK said.

Daily Record

Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help older people get up to £369 each month

More than 1.4million people of State Pension age are receiving either £327.40 or £369.60 each month from DWP.

Chronicle Live

Ashington pensioners forced to use blankets at home instead of heating as energy costs soar

Age UK Northumberland runs a warm hub from its Ashington building five days a week

Chronicle Live

Gateshead charity slams 'truly shocking' burglars who made off with iPads and cash in late-night raid

Age UK Gateshead has been targeted numerous times over the last 12 months, with mini buses also stolen and vandalised

Daily Record

New energy petition calls for special monthly tariff for older people and disabled households

The petition proposes no per unit charges for gas and electricity customers in those groups.

Wales Online

Knitters create UK's biggest bobble hat to mark 20 years of charity partnership

Innocent Big Knit's woollen creation weighs 129 stone and stands 23ft tall and 20ft wide, and was made from two million yards of yarn

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