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The charity Age UK said older people in the UK are also worried about their ability to get hospital appointments and emergency care

The DWP is set to pay out two extra one-off payments in 2024 that can help with the cost of staying warm in winter, as well as a small bonus for those claiming benefits

Worrying research has found almost half of people in their 50s struggle to get a good night’s rest. But why is this and what can be done about it? Here, the UK’s top sleep experts reveal their slumber solutions

Age UK analysis, seen by the Mirror, shows 217,000 applicants have died in England since the Conservatives promised a crucial Green Paper on funding reform in 2017.

Daily Mirror agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for an elderly reader whose home is under threat by a man who has decided he wants to build a house on the land they rent

Labour has warned that many communities have been turned into 'banking deserts' as branches disappear from high streets without there being any alternatives nearby

Nottinghamshire Abbeymoor Nursing Home closed its doors in 2017 and a blaze ripped through the abandoned building in 2023, leaving behind a spooky interior

Tory Chancellor Jeremy Hunt suggested the pensions triple lock could be ditched despite warnings this could snatch hundreds of pounds from the pockets of the retired

Dennis Buck proposed to the delighted Jenny Grimmer after they fell "madly in love with each other" at bingo. The 76-year-olds are yet to set a date for when they will get married

A coalition of charities has called on the Government to 'urgently think again' and fund a targeted energy deal, or social tariff, to 'markedly' discount energy costs for those of all ages at greatest risk from the cold

Sir Chris Witty has published his annual report, sharing that he believes ill health is not inevitable, and he's urging people to live healthier lifestyles, and for the government to encourage it too

Alarming figures released by Age UK found that 735,240 households missed out on payments from the Government's heavily-criticised Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) Alternative Fund

The idea came up after Edna Colton, 93, told staff she always wanted a ­granddaughter as she only has grandsons - and a new breed of visitors was arranged

Age UK found one in five people aged 50 to 69 have had to borrow more or lumber themselves with extra credit to make ends meet

John Foster, 76, was forced to turn off his fridge and store milk outside his door each night to keep cool as the price of electricity soars - and he says he's "completely alone"

The Prime Minister cast fresh doubt over the already-delayed October 2025 date for introducing a financial cap which would mean no-one paid more than £86,000 for care

A study by National Energy Action for a Dispatches probe found three in five over-65s used their heating less than usual - and one in five went to bed early to stay warm

Banks argue that most people are now happy to bank online, but Age UK reveals a third of over-65s do not trust digital banking, lack know-how, or want to deal face-to-face

Francesca Ramsden, 33, has always loved a great find, and started charity shopping with her parents. Now, by buying Louis Vuitton and Chanel bags for less than £5, she's been able to save a fortune

An investigation into hospital transport found some patients had been left with no means to get home after being discharged from Blackpool Victoria Hospital - and were forced to beg for money

The 1966 cup final hero is among a host of celebrities throwing their support behind a campaign for an Older People's Commissioner

A study lays bare the toll that caring for loved ones takes on relatives, as experts say better pay for carers would hep ease pressure on the sector - and the NHS

The Institute for Government published a report calling for a longer-term approach to tackling chronic problems in the sector - which could eventually ease pressure on the NHS

An investigation by the Sunday Mirror has revealed the poor state of nine care homes with single star hygiene ratings, meanwhile their owners enjoy 'good food and wine'