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May 07, 2019

Understanding the Cost of Caring

It is predicted that one in four adults in Britain will be pensioners by 2020, with those aged over 75 expected to double in the next 30 years. This rise in the number of elderly members of society is placing a serious strain on the care sector, as without adequate government funding, it is being

April 18, 2019

Your local NHS – Have Your Say

How would you like to see your local NHS change? Have Your Say Healthwatch is an independent charity set up under the Health & Social Care Act 2012, acting as a champion for the people who use health and social care services – which is pretty much 100% of the general public – and ensuring

March 22, 2019

Making gardens more accessible

A guide to making gardens more accessible for the elderly Although we may be living longer, old age can make us more fragile. With this outlook, it’s important for everyone to consider how accessible their homes and gardens are to older people – whether it’s for family or to safeguard your own aging process. There’s

November 23, 2018

Organising a Funeral

What to consider when organising a funeral When you have suffered a bereavement and trying to cope with that loss and all of the feelings you may be experiencing, organising a funeral is an additional challenge. There can be a lot to think about when it comes to the planning which is often stressful, so

August 09, 2018

A Community Haven for Age Concern Southend

Exciting changes are about to take place for Age Concern Southend as a listed building in Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff will provide a delightful “Haven” for Older People…..     Update August 2018 And so the fundraising begins……. Do keep an eye on our Community & Fundraising Events section for details. But in the meantime

June 13, 2018

Could you be a befriender?

Could you become a befriender and support the elderly in Southend, Rochford and Castle Point? Loneliness and isolation is an increasing problem for many people in their later years, particularly those over 75. Even if they are physically capable of looking after themselves sufficiently to remain in their own homes – and an estimated 2

March 05, 2018

Random Acts of Kindness Day

Random Acts of Kindness … I think I must have slept through the national Random Acts of Kindness Day on 17th February and missed the opportunity! But for Me, we shouldn’t need a special day. We should be considering others every day. It doesn’t take huge amounts of money and grand acts  to make the

March 02, 2018

Changing Careers Later in Life: It is never too late!

It is never too late to change things up and switch careers, even if you think you might be too old to try something new there’s usually a way to give it a go! Retirement might have once meant spending your days at home but for some it comes as a good opportunity to spend

February 21, 2018

Loads of opportunities with Groundwork East in Essex

Community charity Groundwork East can help you to lead a healthy and more environmentally aware lifestyle in Essex. From gardening, to saving water and from becoming a community champion to running your own healthy lifestyle project, Groundwork can support you to do it all. Find out about current volunteering opportunities, and how Groundwork East may

February 20, 2018

Is Equity Release a good idea?

You may have recently seen, or heard about, equity release mortgages, but are unsure of what they are or if they are right for you. Is Equity Release a good idea for you? Equity Release mortgages are a simple, and effective, way of realising the equity that you may hold in your current home.  They

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