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The ‘staggering’ time over-65s have to wait for hospital beds while in A&E

Some elderly patients have been forced to lie on the floor and told to wash in toilet sinks while waiting for a bed

The Independent UK

Older people ‘forced to skip meals and turn down heating’ during winter, charity warns

Pensioners need to ‘jump through hoops’ to get support, charity boss says

The Independent UK

‘Beyond belief’ that resident doctors could strike amid flu crisis, says Starmer

Exclusive: PM’s outspoken attack on stoppages planned for 17-22 December risks inflaming tensions with medics

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Nearly 150,000 aged 90 and above wait 12 hours in England’s A&Es each year

Older people left in their own excrement and wet beds for hours and forced to watch others die, Age UK report finds

The Guardian - UK

How to enjoy the beach safely as a senior this summer

Here is some advice on how to enjoy beach outings comfortably, confidently and safely this summer.

The Independent UK

Seven simple ways to make the most of retirement without breaking the bank

Here are some budget-friendly to boost your wellbeing in your later years

The Independent UK

How to build digital confidence over 60

Age UK offers digital skills sessions supporting older people to develop their skills, safety and confidence.

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Rachel Reeves Slammed as Pensioners Face Freezing Deaths After £300 Winter Fuel Payment Cut

In a dramatic display of discontent, over 600,000 older citizens have rallied outside Downing Street, demanding that Sir Keir Starmer “rethink” the decision to axe the winter fuel payment.

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How to talk about mental health over 65 if you struggle to open up

There is too often a stigma surrounding mental health in older generations – leaving people not knowing how to speak about it.

The Independent UK

Life satisfaction among over-50s in England higher than before pandemic, study finds

Research shows happiness levels have bounced back post-Covid, although depression also remains more common

The Guardian - UK

Temperatures plummet to minus 5C overnight as cold snap continues to grip UK

Amber alerts have been issued until January 8.

Evening Standard

The coldest parts of the UK as Met Office issues urgent weather warnings

A warning about heavy snow and freezing rain is in place from noon on Saturday until 9am on Monday

The Independent UK

Health secretary Wes Streeting defends delay in social care reforms

Health secretary Wes Streeting’s move ‘long overdue’ but will not substantially benefit older people for up to another decade as he is warned the sector is ‘on its last legs’

The Independent UK

Temperatures to plunge as cold snap expected to last at least a week

The UKHSA has issued cold weather health alerts for all of England ahead of a week of low temperatures.

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Icy blast raises risk of death in elderly, health chiefs warn, as Age UK criticises winter benefit cut

Pensioners already worrying about heating, says charity, as temperatures set to plummet to zero or below across UK

The National (Scotland)

Cold snap ‘could lead to death of elderly' as Labour Winter Fuel Payment cut slammed

An imminent cold snap could put the elderly at risk of death, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned as a charity criticised the…

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Thousands lose NHS healthcare funding after living ‘longer than expected’

Age UK said families find the system for NHS continuing healthcare ‘a complete con’, with decision-making being made on an ‘ad hoc’ basis.

The Independent UK

37% of older people ‘will find it hard to manage without winter fuel payment’

Charity Age UK said that energy bills ‘have become a source of real fear’.

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The Guardian - UK

Winter fuel payment cuts may force 100,000 pensioners ‘below poverty line’

Analysis shows 50,000 more people will be in relative fuel poverty next year – and another 50,000 by 2030

The Guardian - UK

‘First taste of winter’ snow in UK brings school closures and travel disruptions

Severe weather alerts in northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, central and southern Wales and eastern English counties

Evening Standard

‘First taste of winter’ causes travel disruption across UK as warnings issued

The Met Office issued three yellow warnings for snow and ice across the country.

Evening Standard

Snow shuts roads and schools as trains cancelled amid 'severe weather' alert

The Met Office issued three yellow weather alerts for snow and ice

The Independent UK

Snow travel chaos hits UK as drivers warned of disruption on roads

The Met Office has issued three seperate weather alerts for snow and ice

Evening Standard

Charities warn of impact of cold weather as UK feels ‘first taste of winter’

Charities have warned that the conditions could be dangerous for vulnerable people, including the elderly.

Evening Standard

One in 10 cash machines in UK closed since 2021, figures show

Rutland has fared the worst of any area in the country, losing half of the 18 cash machines it had in June 2021.

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