JournalLive - Tag - age uk

Budget triple whammy of granny tax, pay freezes and fuel duty rises

JournalLive — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:30:00 GMT

GEORGE Osborne was accused of launching a £3bn raid on pensioners as his Budget paved the way for income tax changes set to benefit nearly one million workers in the North East.

Cramlington man teams up with daughter for Great North Run

JournalLive — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A FATHER and daughter have teamed up to take on the Great North Run.

Age UK offering Northumberland handyman service

JournalLive — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

PENSIONERS are being invited to call on a handyman and gardening service made available by Northumberland Age UK. The Handyman and Gardening service by Northumberland Age UK was set up to enable people to feel safe, secure and supported when seeking and receiving services and to provide an opportunity to have their service needs identified. Services range from interior and exterior painting to fence painting and path laying. Call 08451 400088.

Falls prevention help in Heddon

JournalLive — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE elderly are being encouraged to watch their step during a special mobility class being held as part of Age UK’s Falls Awareness Week.

Meals on Wheels reminder for Blyth residents

JournalLive — Mon, 02 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT

RESIDENTS in Blyth are being reminded of the community meal service on offer.

Northumberland over-50s share passion for singing

JournalLive — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

So-called Silver Singing groups are currently helping more than 100 people to make new friends and improve their wellbeing by exercising their vocal chords in public.

We need to all care for our old folk in hospital

JournalLive — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GOOD, basic care is a human right which should begin with a child’s first cry and end with a person’s last breath.

Blyth Valley elderly residents urged to seek benefit help

JournalLive — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ELDERLY people are being urged by their MP to make sure they are claiming all the State benefits which they are entitled to.