Older people missing out on benefits support

A report from Age UK has highlighted concerns about the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis on older people who are not receiving support from the benefits system. Many of these people are likely to be eligible for support but will still be missing out for a variety of reasons. Government figures show that an estimated 800,000 pensioners are eligible for Pension Credit but are missing out on this much-needed support.

cold-at-home-energy-and-col-report.pdf (ageuk.org.uk)

Manifesto for a mentally healthy nation published by charities

A coalition of more than 60 charities (including the Centre for Mental Health, Mind, the NSPCC and Marie Curie) has published a manifesto for a mentally healthy nation and is calling on political parties to make a major commitment to mental health ahead of the forthcoming general election.

A mentally healthier nation – Centre for Mental Health