This is the first-ever exercise to collect feedback from the veteran community across the UK was launched last month (10th November), coordinated by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Responses to the survey will help the government better understand the experiences, needs and wellbeing of the veteran community. The…
COVID-19 and flu spread more quickly in winter and can cause serious illness. People over 50 are eligible for a free flu and COVID-19 booster vaccine. People aged 50 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, those aged 5 years and over in a clinical risk group and health and social care…
Changes to the Housing Ombudsman Scheme took effect from 1 October, making it easier for residents to access the service if they remain unhappy with their landlord’s final response on their complaint. The revised scheme removes the ‘democratic filter’ following a change in the law. It means residents will no longer have to contact a…
The latest COVID-19 data has shown continued high rates of cases and hospitalisations in recent weeks. Cases of flu have climbed quickly in the past week, indicating that the season has started earlier than normal. This is leading to increased pressure on emergency departments, with rates of hospitalisations and ICU admissions rising fastest in children…
On 21 September, the government announced further details on the separate Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) to ensure that the £400 discount to households starting from October will also be available to the 1% of households who would not otherwise have received this support. Additional funding will be made available so that £400 payments…
Students urged to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers’ Week The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is encouraging students heading to university in September to ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations ahead of Freshers’ Week to protect themselves. First year or returning students can be at increased risk of…
Disabled people to get cost of living payment from 20 September The government confirmed on the 23 August, that around six million disabled people in the UK will receive a one-off £150 disability cost-of-living payment from 20 September. Those being paid a qualifying disability benefit will be paid automatically with the vast majority of those…