Oct 12, 2018
If you haven’t been tempted already, it probably won’t be long until you’re putting the heating back on. This time of year is a good time to start thinking about your energy supplier, before the winter sets in and your bills increase. A lot of people tend to stick...
Jun 5, 2018
Scams affect the lives of millions of people across the UK and have severe emotional and psychological impact on victims. It is estimated that £5-10 billion is lost annually by victims of scams, with the average age of a victim being 75. Friends Against Scams is a...
Apr 13, 2018
We were interested to hear at a recent meeting that Barclays are launching ‘carers cards’. It means that carers will be able to support those they are helping with shopping and bills, but without the need to share PIN numbers or online banking login details. Barclays...
Mar 22, 2018
We were recently invited to a meeting hosted by Sussex Police to help coordinate local services. Sadly it wasn’t a shock to hear that scams are one of their main areas of operation. Here is an extract from the Sussex Police Fraud Team newsletter on some scams which...
Nov 15, 2017
You could get £55.65 or £83.10 a week to help with personal care because you’re physically or mentally disabled and you’re aged 65 or over. This is called Attendance Allowance. It’s paid at 2 different rates and how much you get depends on the level of care that you...
Jan 12, 2017
After the expense of Christmas it might be worth looking into whether you are you claiming all you’re entitled to? According to Age UK, many older people who are missing out on benefits are unaware they could be entitled to extra income. Some know about the...
