Older people urged to contact charity to check for unclaimed benefits or discounts this winter

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Millions of parents and carers in England are being urged to book their children in for their missed measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of a major new NHS campaign to protect children from becoming seriously unwell, as measles cases spiral across the country. The NHS campaign will see all parents of children aged from six to 11 years contacted encouraging them to make an appointment with their child’s GP practice for their missed MMR vaccine.

Millions of people claiming their State Pension can look forward to a bumper income boost this year when payments rise by 8.5 per cent from April 8, 2024. Under the wages growth measure of the Triple Lock policy, those on the full New Sate Pension can expect an annual increase of £902, while those on the full Basic (or Old) State Pension will see an uplift of £692).

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of May last year, there were nearly 1.5 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. The data also indicated that over 132,600 people living in Scotland are receiving either £68.10 or £101.75 each week through the benefit.

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed just before Christmas that 11.9 million Winter Fuel Payments and Pensioner Cost of Living Payments - worth over £4.8 billion - have been made across the UK. This means that around 99 per cent of all eligible pensioner households have received up to £600 to help with energy bills and additional household costs this winter.

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed just before Christmas that around 11.9 million Winter Fuel Payments and Pensioner Cost of Living Payments - worth over £4.8 billion - have been made across the UK. This means around 99 per cent of all eligible pensioner households have received up to £600 in tax-free cash to help with energy bills and household budgets this winter.

They say the most sustainable thing is the item you already own, but what if that item is looking… a little worse for wear? If you’ve pledged to be a little more environmentally friendly in 2024 but are struggling with knitwear that’s seen better days, you might want to hold off on adding that new jumper you’ve had your eye on to your basket just yet, because we’ve found the perfect handy little gadget that’ll give your tired old knitwear a brand new lease of life this winter. The PHILIPS Fabric Shaver GC026/00, £14.60 here (was £15.99), is exactly what the bobbled old jumper or pilling cardigan has been crying out for after all this time, and one quick sweep with the device can restore your favourite lumpy sweater to its former glory.

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Cash-strapped families in the region are being urged to seek help before sinking deeper into debt.

A new online petition is calling on the UK Government to remove income tax on the State Pension to “reduce the tax burden on pensioners”. The personal tax allowance threshold will remain frozen at £12,570 during the 2024/25 financial year, which means that older people with an income of more than £242 per week may have to pay income tax.

Hundreds of thousands of people in Scotland have used free community spaces to keep warm this winter, according to Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS). The charity estimates more than 230,000 people have visited community centres, libraries and cafes this winter to heat themselves up and save money on home energy bills.

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Thousands of older people, mostly women, could be due backdated State Pension underpayments worth nearly £12,400 before the end of 2024 as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) continues to identify and rectify historical administration errors. However, it's important to be aware most people currently receiving the State Pension - some 12.6 million - are getting the right amount of money.

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