Who cares for the carers? The process of gaining Carer’s Allowance (and then keeping it) can be difficult to navigate, but it’s definitely still a benefit worth claiming

DID you know that if you’re over State Pension age or 66 and need help with day-to-day personal care or supervision, you could be entitled to Attendance Allowance, a benefit worth up to around £5,700

If you’re a grandparent, you might know how easily a babysitting favour can turn into a day or two of childcare per week. Before you know it, your retirement looks nothing like the peaceful life you i

D on’t spend January worrying about money. Use the long, cold evenings to get yourself financially fit for 2026 and make a plan. NEW YEAR, NEW MONEY MINDSET! As women, we will often tend to prioritise

JANE TOWNSON OBE

The CEO of the Homecare Association, who has extensive experience in the social care, health, housing and technology sectors