Older people in Glasgow invited to improve their online skills over a cuppa

Brain teasers and other mind boggling puzzles are an effective way of stretching the mind and pushing one of the body's most important muscles to its limit.

The latest figures from the Scottish Government show there are estimated to be around 850,000 people with hearing loss in Scotland and of those, 70 per cent are over 70. It is projected that figures could double over the next 20 years, with a delay of up to 10 years before people address their hearing loss.

Millions of older people are due to receive a one-off payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help keep winter heating bills down. No exact dates for this year’s Winter Fuel Payment have been announced, however, DWP has said most payments will be made during November and December.

A huge blaze has engulfed a car park at Luton Airport, with flights suspended and people asked not to travel there as fire crews continue to work at the scene.

World Mental Health Day on October 10 aims to encourage more people to talk about mental health and show others how important it is to encourage people to ask for help. More than one million adults across Scotland have experienced levels of anxiety stopping them from living their daily lives, recent research from the Mental Health Foundation suggests.

More than 10,000 people have signed an online petition calling for unpaid carers to receive payments of £364 each week for the 35 hours of support they provide and is now due an official response from the UK Government. People claiming Carer’s Allowance currently receive £76.75 each week through the benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Attendance Allowance is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people of State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition. A successful claim is worth either £68.10 or £101.75 each week, the level of award depends on the amount of support someone needs.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show in February this year, there were 416,313 people across Great Britain receiving Attendance Allowance support for arthritis, making it the most-claimed for health condition by people over State Pension age. More than 37,500 older people in Scotland are receiving either £68.10 or £101.75 each week in extra financial support along with more than 1,100 living abroad.

A new online petition is calling on the UK Government to reverse Universal Credit (UC) rule changes that affect parents of young children. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced changes to the frequency of appointments with work coaches for parents of children aged one and two-years-old in July and is set to implement further changes this Autumn for those with children up to the age of 12.

Rishi Sunak laughed after he was grilled by Susanna Reid about 'letting down the people of Manchester' amid reports he is planning to axe the northern HS2 leg.

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People are being urged to get their flu jabs to help relieve pressure on the NHS ahead of winter.

Agent to the stars Claire Powell is releasing a tell-all book detailing her 30-year career in show business, set to lift the lid on her turbulent journey in the industry.The entrepreneur boasts current clients such as Peter Andre, Paris Fury ,Jeremy Kyle and Amy Childs. While she has previously represented, within her PR and Management companies, Mel B, Take That , Rylan, Kerry Katona and Katie Price.

A disease that doctors know 'almost nothing' about is affecting an estimated 250,000 people in the UK. Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, is a long-term condition that can cause extreme tiredness and is most common among women.

Last week the owner of a newsagents in Rochdale town centre, was assaulted as he tried to stop two shoplifters stealing vapes from behind the counter.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently said that an estimated 850,000 older people on a low income could be eligible for an annual top-up of around £3,500 through Pension Credit - and the next cost of living payment worth £300. The DWP announced earlier this week that payments for the second part of the £900 cost of living payment will be made between October 31 and November 19, 2023.

Comedian Nish Kumar has detailed why he believes Russell Brand hasn’t been featured on TV much for the past few years.

The UK Government recently launched a new scheme worth one billion pounds to help more than 300,000 families heat their home for less. The Great British Insulation Scheme aims to help low income households save up to £400 each year on their fuel bills through new energy efficiency upgrades.

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Millions of households across Great Britain are set to receive £300 this Autumn as part of the £900 cost of living payment support, with a further £299 due next Spring. No confirmed details about a payment window or the qualifying period have been announced by the UK Government yet, despite widespread online speculation.