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Registering for Self Assessment: HMRC answers our questions!

Back to school anyone?

DWP Pension Surplus Consultation: Why Are Pension Scheme Members Being Left Out?

Finding Advocacy Support for a Care Home in York: Laura’s Experience with OPAAL

Tax questions! Follow up Q & A to our blog post about filing taxes!

Reducing anxiety and busting myths about self assessment tax returns

When Someone Dies: A Practical and Emotional Guide

How to help someone apply for Pension Credit: A Step-by-Step Guide

Finding support in times of loss: How OPAAL helped “K” connect with bereavement services

Supporting a business owner with dementia: A compassionate approach to closing down a business

Avoid those January blues by filing that Self Assessment tax return now instead

Is this illness, or just ageing? The quiet confusion of getting older

The power of positivity: How a cheerful disposition leads to better health in later life

The importance of open and well-maintained public toilets for older people

The timeless treasure of friendship: Encouraging older adults to embrace new connections in 2025

The festive season: A time of joy, but also loneliness for many older people

The timeless value of physical Christmas cards for older generations

The Rise of Gambling Among Older Adults: A Post-COVID Coping Mechanism for Loneliness

The Benefits of Accessible Beaches for Older Adults in the UK

Social Isolation and Nutrient Deficiency Among Older Adults in the UK

Older People in the UK: A Growing Vulnerability to Loan Sharks

The Struggle of Older People in the UK with Online-Only Payments for Garden Waste Collections

Why the term “Anti-Ageing” in beauty and health isn’t always helpful (And what we should focus on instead)

The Silent Exploitation: How Companies Can Rip Off Older Adults When Purchasing Goods and Services

The Urgent Need for Age-Appropriate Housing for Older People in the UK

The Link Between Purpose and Memory in Older Adults: Why Staying Engaged Matters

The Silent Crisis: Dental Health in Older Adults and the Role of Caregivers

The willingness of older adults to reduce medication for a better quality of life

The Future of Older People’s Care: Is Moving to a Care Home Inevitable for Older People in the UK?

Why older people have stopped going to cultural activities post-COVID (And how we can attract them back)