Seniors

Monday, June 8, 2026 driversafety eyesight roadsafety seniors optometry visiontest glaucoma oct eyehealth ageing

Drivers over the age of 70 in England could soon be required to undergo six specific eyesight checks to ensure they remain safe on the road. The Labour government is currently consulting on introducing mandatory vision tests … Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2026 dvla eyesight driving licence safety seniors vision regulations roadsafety ageing

Over 37,000 drivers have had their driving licences revoked after failing to meet eyesight standards, as the DVLA prepares to enforce tougher rules. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information request by Marshall Motor … Read More

Thursday, February 12, 2026 asda mealdeal seniors winterwarmer community soup café birmingham affordable isolation

Asda has issued a final reminder to shoppers aged over 60 to take advantage of its £1 meal deal, available at over 200 locations nationwide, before it ends on February 28. Launched in November, the Winter Warmer café deal … Read More

Saturday, November 29, 2025 dispute assault seniors housing anti-social walsall police investigation community conflict

Newmore Gardens, an over-55s residential complex in Walsall, has become the epicentre of a bitter dispute between neighbours that has persisted for over two years. The situation dramatically escalated in recent months, with … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 2025 scam fraud dwp winterfuelpayment pensioners cybersecurity phishing benefits fraudalert seniors

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is alerting the public to a surge in scam messages falsely claiming to be “important legal notifications” about the Winter Fuel Payment. These texts, which are being sent to … Read More