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Warm Home Discount?
My parents qualify for the Warm Home Discount payment of £135 from their utility supplier as they receive pension credit and are over 75. I've seen several online advice sites say there is no need to apply as it will be automatic because the utility company will receive details of all its customers who are entitled and so…
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Depression in Over 50s
Hi Guys, I know it's a bit off topic, but I saw this article on Dr Chris Steele's site and thought I'd share it here. One of the biggest causes of depression is financial stress and I found this interesting. http://www.thebestofhealth.co.uk/understanding-late-life-depression/
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Chance of a second life? What would you do?
A bit overdramatic but still!!! I have just sold my business at last and that and the serious health scare, both of which have been hanging over me for the past few years, have now been lifted - for good I hope. I feel really elated, as if I have been given a second bash at life but instead of mortgages, children, schools,…
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Beware £13 bottle of Grants Scotch
I was in Asda in Poole this evening to get a bottle of scotch. I looked at the rows on display and my eyes settled on a bottle of Grants. Asda price £13. Not a bad price for Grants, thought I, and put it in my basket. But when I got to my sisters house, I took it out of the bag and was about to open it when I thought there…
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Theatre tickets for seniors
I've just bought 2 tickets for Cats at the London Palladium. They didn't give an age for the "senior" tickets but as I am 60 I bought 1 for myself and paid full price for OH as he is only 57. I am assuming senior means 60 or over as it seems to everywhere else. Does anyone know if they are likely to ask for proof of my age…
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what to do with all the furniture etc?
hi guys I am after a bit of advice/help please basically,my dad who is 79 and who is on his own,since mum passed away in June had a stroke a few months ago,and has been in hospital ever since,it has taken his left side and according to the physios it is very unlikely there will be any improvement as he had various other…
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Deputy with Court of Protection
Does anyone know how long it takes to be granted deputy with the Court of Protection? I sent off my application in early April, and the service desk keep telling me that it will be another four weeks - they've been telling me this since early July! We've already spent over £3000 paying for all the stuff around the house,…
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60+Oystercard is valid BEFORE you are 60!
If you live in one of the London boroughs and are approaching your 60th birthday, it is worth applying for your 60+ Oystercard as soon as you are eligible to do so: two weeks before your 60th birthday. Why? Because the card is valid from the time you receive it, which (if you apply online) is usually no more than a week…
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Mum with dementia has signed loan agreement
My 79 year old mother was diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2013 and has the dementia that goes with this condition.She has been in hospital for the last couple of months and will be going into a care home in the near future. I have been dealing with her mail and affairs,she has had a replacement garage door & windows fitted by…
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Duplicate thread. Please ignore.
Duplicate post. Please ignore.
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Winter fuel allowance?
My Aunt moved into a residential home this year will she still get her allowance.
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Transferring ownership of property
Could someone please advise me regarding transferring ownership of a property from an elderly mother to her daughter and son? My other half's mother, who is now in her 80s, owns a bungalow which I'd take a guess is worth around £250,000 and will be left in equal shares to my other half and her brother as part of her will.…
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Over 50's Advice & tips please
My mum is 53 and really struggling with money. She has a mortgage, a secured loan and is behind with her other bills. I am looking for any advice on help she can get now she is over 50?
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Executor for will?
Who have you made executor(s) for your will?
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Questions About Solicitors and Probate
Mods, Apologies if this is in the wrong place but feel free to move if appropriate. My wifes Gran sadly died in February and only 3 months later in May (as is often the way) her gramps sadly passed away as well. Their estate was certainly not large, a 2 bed house worth between £160-£170k and approximately £80k worth of…
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State Pension in Ireland is £182 per week, how does that compare?
I think it is quite generous at £182 per week now (conversion @ today's rates) €230 pw. What is it in UK? And all pensioners are entitled to free travel throughout Ireland, not means tested, once you are over 66 years. Under the household benefits package, once you are over 70, you get gas, electric and TV allowances, no…
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B&Q Over 60's 10% Discount Card - changes
We discovered today, after buying several trays of bedding plants on a "4 for £10" (or £3 each) offer, that the Diamond Card Wednesdays 10% discount no longer applies on already discounted offers and multibuys. Thought I'd put it here so that you're all aware before you go to B&Q specifically for the 10% discount. Had we…
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Workmen in the house
Just out of interest, would you always stay in when you have workmen in, or would you consider going out? Would you stay out all day? Would it invalidate your house insurance if anything went wrong whilst you were out? And when you are at home, how often do you make drinks for them? Do you offer anything to eat? Am…
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Donation of a Body for Research
Anyone had experience of using the London Anatomy Office and their procedures? Were there any problems with timescales or paper work? Was there any problem with the pickup service not being available at weekends or Bank Holidays? Thanks
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Meals out
My husband and I like to take advantage of special 'oldies' offers at food outlets, but the only national ones I know of are the Taybarns' Wise Ones (not as nice as it used to be , but £4.50? 9-5 weekdays) and Hungry Horse's Golden Years (£4.49 any time weekdays). Are there any more ?
