Police Widows ‘Love Or Money’ Appeal Rejected In Bitter Blow – 21st December 2022
The Court of Appeal has today ruled on an appeal on police pensions. Widows and widowers will still be forced to choose between love and money due to arcane rules that prevent the surviving partners of police from marrying again and keeping the pension to which they are entitled. The National Association of Retired Police […]
Widows/Widowers Pension For Life – 21st December 2022
Survivors shouldn’t have to choose between financial security and happiness. We need a UK-wide policy that mirrors Northern Ireland’s, ensuring that those that remarry or cohabit after the loss of their loved one retain their pensions in full, regardless of circumstance. Further information about the campaign is contained in these leaflets: Widows Pension for Life and […]
At a Loss – Helping bereaved people find support and wellbeing – 15th December 2022
Bereavement affects everyone sooner or later. It’s one of the biggest stress factors of life. Every year millions of people are bereaved across the UK. Decades of ‘death denial’ have left many unsure of their reactions and unsupported sufficiently by those around them. Pandemic restrictions have also left millions of people with ‘grief on hold’ […]
Where to get support for living with terminal illness, death dying and bereavement? – 14th December 2022
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading provider of care and support for terminal illness, death, dying, and bereavement. Below is a list of available Marie Curie services. If a service is not available in your area there may be something similar. Please speak with your GP or District Nurse. Information and Support Service This […]
Where to get support for living with a terminal illness, death, dying and bereavement? – 14th December 2022
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading provider of care and support for terminal illness, death, dying, and bereavement. Below is a list of available Marie Curie services. If a service is not available in your area there may be something similar. Please speak with your GP or District Nurse. Information and Support Service This […]
Marie Curie End of Life Information and Support – 14th December 2022
Clear, sensitive an accurate Information and Support can make all the difference to a person’s end of life experience. Marie Curie’s Information and Support service is here for anyone who needs it, whether they’re approaching the end of life or caring for someone who is. We’re also here to support people through bereavement. […]
Marie Curie Information and Support for Terminal Illness – 14th December 2022
Whatever your question, we’re here to help Whether you, a family member or a friend is affected by terminal illness, Marie Curie can help you with all the practical information and emotional support you need. Right from diagnosis and whenever you need us. Our trained team, including nurses, can give you and your loved […]
Help with energy bills if you’re affected by terminal illness – 14th December 2022
Our friends at Marie Curie have set up a three year partnership with Gas Distribution Networks, to help provide even more support for people at end of life, including those with a terminal illness and those who are bereaved and are experiencing fuel poverty or concerns about their energy usage. A key benefit is that […]
Update from LLA – 13th November 2022
Later Life Ambitions have had a busy year in 2022. As you will be well aware, a year of volatile politics has meant our campaigning has been more important than ever, ensuring that your voices are heard at the heart of government. Our primary focus this year has been on the campaign to maintain […]
NARPO Villas – 9th November 2022
I have been in email contact with Lord Wolf who owns the Villa Scylla properties in Italy and also Villa Endymion in the Netherlands. Over recent years, NARPO Members have been given the opportunity to stay at these properties due to Lord Wolf’s generosity. The current situation is that the Villa Scylla properties are in […]