Mental Health – Beating the Blues
Tips to help you cope Lots of people get depressed at this time of year, or suffer from “the winter blues”. The medical name for this winter depression is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affecting around 2 million people in the UK. So if the short, dark days are getting you down, what can you do […]
Alcohol and sensible drinking
Enjoy alcohol in moderation Many of us enjoy a drink, often when socialising with friends and family. While this shouldn’t do you too much harm, regularly overdoing it is associated with various health risks. Take a look at how to drink sensibly… Sensible drinking means knowing what your limits are and being aware of how […]
Taxation of Pension Entitlement following re-employment
The question of taxation of pension benefits in some circumstances following re-employment is proving a difficult subject to resolve. Also, see the Pensions Ombudsman determinations on tax liabilities on re-employment- Pensions Ombudsman determination in the case of Mr R and Additional Applicants and Avon and Somerset PCC and Chief Constable and Additional Respondent, Chief Constable […]
Later Life Ambitions comments on the Government’s Industrial Strategy
Amongst some of the measures announced, the Industrial Strategy will: Support new products and services for the growing global population of older people Support sectors to adapt to a changing and ageing workforce Support care providers to adapt business models to changing demands and encourage new models of care to develop The LLA founding organisations […]