In the UK there are approximately 200,000 grandparent carers who care full time for their grandchildren to prevent them being taken into foster or residential care.
It is always a challenge for older people to stay warm without overspending during the winter, and Britain’s winter this time round seems to have been harsher than ever.
Healthcare costs and wider financial worries are high on the list of concerns for older people. It is important to take good advice and make sound plans to keep matters in good order.