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Some of our older readers may find this interesting?
http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheFifties.htm :grouphug::easter_os
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Shares in estate
I am in the process of sorting out my mother in laws estate. She has paper shares (Certificates) in 3 companies. My qustion is what is the most cost effective way of selling these shares? Many thanks
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Elderly Mum and Fray Bentos pie tins....
Hi all, My Mum loves Fray Bentos Steak and Kidney pies but has difficulty opening the tins. Sometimes I'm there to help but we're looking for a solution to help her when I'm not around. Does anyone mind sharing info on what kind of can openers the elderly folk you know use? We've tried a Magican one that slices the tops…
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Dentists/opticians
Can I ask if you pay for dentists and glasses if you're on the basic state pension ?
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savings limit whilst on benefits
both my husband and myself are on incapacity benefit and were wondering what is the upper amount of savings we can have. thanks
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Attendance Allowance
Please be advised: That the form which can be downloaded from the AA site is obsolete. There's now a new one which isn't on the directgov. site. No one should attempt to complete the application form without help. DH has just been to DIAL locally - he had to wait about a month to get an appointment. He spent 2 hours with…
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private medical scans
Dear MSE colleagues, I wondered if any of you had paid for a private medical, maybe including a CT scan or similar?. I have visited my GP in the last year re my health concerns, and was later referred to a consultant at my local hospital where I undertook further tests. Despite assurances that all appeared well, I still…
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Returning a Freedom Pass
I've recently had an operation to help with my disability and feel I no longer need my Freedom Pass. I just wondered how can you return the pass & what do you say when it's returned. I don't want to accused of fraud and just wondered if anyone has any advice.
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NHS reforms
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8446782/Patients-are-denied-high-cost-drugs-by-NHS-trusts.html "The Department of Health stressed, however, that GPs are “independent contractors and are not obliged to follow PCTs’ suggestions”. “Doctors should prescribe medicines based on clinical need. They should involve…
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Lasting Power of Attorney for Care Home resident
My husband is in a care home and has, among other things, dementia. I need a Lasting Power of Attorney in order to arrange his matters, and pretty quickly. I do have a power of attorney, but not an official one: it's in German for a start (hubby is German) but certified by a British notary. Hubby would sign anything I tell…
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Transferring ISA - No New Money
Sadly late last year I was made redundant and have little chance of getting another job, being a 61 year old woman - so my only income now will be my state pension:-( This means there is no way I shall be able to save any new money for the forseeable future and most probably will have to dip into my savings just to get…
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Over 50's holidays
I am well qualified for these, but if I want to book would have a problem as OH is a lot younger. Does anyone know if these can be booked as long as one of you is over 50 or do both of you have to have reached that age?
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Loveless marriage
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Ruby Wedding
This is coming up in a couple of months and I am completely stuck for a present for SWMBO Any good ideas? Any ladies been given an unforgettable gift?
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tv aeriel problem
My 80 year old friend is without his Tv as builders have dislodged the outside aeriel in his block of flats, they wont fix it as it "being a block of flats and not a house they are not allowed to do a repair"Thats what I've been told! The local council(Borough of Newham) put me in touch with Swan housing who put me in…
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Blood pressure monitor
I know it's time I started monitoring my health, and want to start by trying to get off BP tablets (or at least, not having to take any more than one a day). Can anyone recommend a blood pressure monitor that's (a) effective, and (b) not too expensive? A friend of mine bought one of those wrist monitors and she said it was…
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Will query
My mum passed away on Friday and we are now in the process of sorting out the funeral and things, she left a will leaving everything to my stepfather - good so far, there isn't alot, a £2000 life policy for burial and there mobile bungalow - which there are no deeds for - as it is still classed as a caravan - there was…
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Care Home Fees (again)
My mother has just moved out of her house into sheltered accommodation. She is adamant that she wants to give her house to my sister and myself but we want to make sure that she is adequately financially secure in case her situation deteriorates. My question is , is it best to leave her house empty and continue to pay…
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State pension changes?
Has anyone gained the faintest glimmer from today's chitter chatter what the plan is for changes to the SRP? Will it mean that those already retired and not eligible for PC, but who may be on less than the basic of £97 pw will be second class citizens compared to those who will retire on the new flat rate of £140/155/a bit…
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Looking for strapped slippers for my Dad. Any suggestions please?
Hi my Dad is suffering from pressure sores on his toes from walking in his slippers. His feet a bandaged so shoes don't fit at the moment. His slippers are big enough but, when he walks, he shuffles his feet and his toes hit/touch the end of the slipper. I was thinking about getting a strapped slipper for him so that the…
