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Scottish Pensioners Enjoy Longest Retirement

New research has shown that Scots enjoy a longer retirement than their counterparts in England and Wales.

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Elderly Not Cared For Enough According to UK Watchdog

A leading UK watchdog has stated that the government does not care enough about the elderly and criticised services in the UK.

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Care Homes Plagued by Debt Across the UK

Over a quarter of care homes in the UK are still in crippling debt according to a study carried out by Company Watch, with over 5,000 homes considered to be financially distressed. The study follows on from research conducted in 2013 and shows very little improvement in the sector.

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Public Asked to Help Shape Care of the Future

In anticipation of the amalgamation of health and social care services from next year, the Scottish Government is seeking the views of organisations and members of the public on the standards of care that people receive.

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A third of carers receive no practical support

A third of those caring full-time for older, disabled or seriously ill loved ones receive no practical support, according to new research from Carers UK.

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20 December 2023
Legal Services for the Elderly
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Family Law
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Estate Agency
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Estate Agency
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23 May 2023
Legal Services for the Elderly
There may come a point as we age when we lose our marbles. By that, we mean that we lose what attorneys refer to as our mental capacity to make decisions about our finances and physical well-being. We generally take that for granted in our daily live...
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Estate Agency
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