Finances

power of attorney

Why do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney?

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A lasting power of attorney is something that we should probably all have in place.   It is a legal document that allows someone to make decisions for you, or act on your behalf if you are no longer able to do so yourself. What happens if I don’t […]

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Attendance allowance

Attendance allowance

Attendance allowance is available to all aged over state pension age that needs daily help with personal care (washing, dressing, or eating) due to an illness or disability.   To qualify you don’t actually have to be paying for help with care and it is up to you what you spend the money on. How […]

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Call Blocker

Prevent nuicance and fraudulent calls by using a Call Blocker

If you or a loved one have been targetted by nuisance calls or scammers, you may which to consider using a call blocker. What is a call blocker? Call blockers deter or prevent cold calls from telemarketers and fraudsters.  The call blocker service intercepts call and will check the caller’s number.  If the call is […]

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Benefit checker for people receiving care

Benefit checker for people receiving care

Have you used a benefit checker for people receiving care – have you heard about the Independent Age Benefit Checker?  This simple, free-to-use, independent, and impartial tool can help you to check what benefits you may be eligible for. If you answer yes to any of the questions below, then you may be eligible to […]

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Fraud targetting elderly people

Fraud targetting elderly people

Please read below details about the TV Providers Discount Fraud targetting elderly people.  This type of fraud is nationwide. Since the beginning of this year (2018), there have been 300 Action Fraud Reports relating to this fraud. From the reports received, victims aged over 66 seem to be the most targeted. TV Providers Discount Fraud targetting […]

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