From 6 April all employees have the right to request flexible working from their employers from their first day of working. According to the Centre for
Category: Money & Finance
Info: The state pension and the new financial year
Here’s more great information and advice from the Independent Age website, this time focussing on the state pension and the new financial year: Every April,
Cost of living support information
With the cost of living still high, many of us are worried about money at the moment. If you need some support right now, take
Centre For Ageing Better Newsletter
The Centre For Ageing Better Newsletter is an excellent read – here are the headline stories from their latest edition – sign up for the
Carer’s Leave Act Now In Force
The Carer’s Leave Act came into force on 6 April. This gives a new entitlement to a week of unpaid leave for unpaid carers who
Increases In State Pension & Other Benefits
From Monday 8 April 2024, the State Pension increased by 8.5 percent. This means pensioners receiving the full new State Pension will get an extra
Window Cleaning Scam
Police in Halifax have received a report of unknown person/s distributing a false invoice and money bags at a housing complex for vulnerable and elderly
Financial Advice & Support
Dealing with money related matters can be off-putting, but there is lots of support for you on the Calderdale Council website. The sections below are
Age Action Alliance Newsletter
The Age Action Alliance produces a monthly newsletter full of useful information and advice. Below are this month’s main stories with links to the full
Dementia Amongst Conditions That Qualify For Council Tax Discount
The Money Saving Expert website has currently got an article looking at how hundreds of thousands of people considered to be ‘severely mentally impaired’ in
Plan for the future – gain peace of mind
The website Independent Age is a great source of advice and practical information for older people and their families. Here’s their latest info on planning
Calderdale Council’s Cost of Living and Tackling Poverty Newsletter
Below is Calderdale Council’s March Cost of Living and Tackling Poverty Newsletter. It’s a huge aggregation of information from many sources. At the foot of