2006-10-19 18:28:46 · 10 answers · asked by Leo G 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
As an old far* I can say that I was pleasently suprised at the benifits now available to old folk in the UK.
They are certainly better off than they were under 'Maggies Mob'!
This pension credit deal is good , it means anyone that has managed to save a few quid, (up to 16k) and has paid into a private pension (even a small one) will be rewarded for this!
Plus if in reciept of pension credit, they will have rent and poll tax paid!!
All this of course depends on income at the time of retirement, if you have managed to save an amount that gives you a very comfortable interest return, you will just recieve your basic pension.
However I am not at all happy about old folk having to sell their homes to pay for after care, but I believe this idea is now in process of being scrapped?
So all in all, I am sure the direction is going the right way!
People do need to be aware of the fact that if they make no attempt to provide for old age now while they are able, the benifits they could have recieved will diminish!!
I am quite happy with the present situation.
God forbid that the Conservatives ever get back in to screw it all up!!!
This was not meant to be a party political broadcast, but I detest the Tories and every thing the have stood for in the past, and every thing they now stand for!! AMEN.
2006-10-19 19:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by budding author 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately its downhill all the way ...living in Scotland part of the UK in case you hadn't notice when the media talk about the UK its England and wales only but to the Q the powers that be keep saying that they have given monies to xyz but when you ask for help you get told there is no monies left what have they done with it the social work dept have given it elsewhere anyone would think it was the social worker but no true its the dept they have a budget and have so much per person they wont admit to this but if they go over budget they get their butts kicked but this is not the point every member of their communitie is entitled to fair treatment and at the moment kicking butts
2006-10-22 06:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by bobonumpty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol very good As i know that who are the old original citision of U.K. they are well civilised and they have good direction and they know how to live and how to behave and deal every one as they are minded and bfrod thinker but who are living in uk from other country like india and pak or some other their direction will be too worst because they are not so civilized and educated and brod thinking and low level thinkers and neither they live self peacefully and nor they like to see if other like to live joy and peace in every where in U K ALSO so UK govt give them seperate place to live for nerominded activitiesi
2006-10-20 01:52:52 · answer #3 · answered by name of spritual tantra horr0r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends what you mean by "well-being", and by "old". In healthcare terms people are living longer, which has to have something to do with better quality of life, greater access to health services, free medication and supplementary clinical support, etc.
In financial terms, people aren't saving enough for their retirement - simple as that. Years of "head in the ground" behaviour - "I don't understand it, so I'll ignore it, and rely on the State" has resulted in an impoverished senior population, to some extent. Mis-selling scandals, Robert Maxwell etc. all helped to reduce people's trust in pensions, and successive governments have made it more and more complicated, and less and less affordable. Old people are increasingly using Equity Release to free up income in retirement from their homes.
In social terms, old people's welfare is OK, in financial terms it is not, in my opinion. Our current generation of Oldies maybe have an excuse for not having saved for retirement - anyone now doesn't, and should be aware of the consequences. Don't expect the State to help you out
2006-10-20 01:42:55 · answer #4 · answered by Ali C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got to have dosh to be happy in old age, for your electric invalid carriage and to live in the right part of town (where it is not dangerous, mainly because of traffic).
Best to keep your weight down as it is better for your health and people lifting you.
If you have lots of offspring, somebody may be around to help you?
If you are female, you will live longer. Imagine, being confined to a female institution like a Nursing Home? Sort of eliminates the will to live?
2006-10-20 02:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by Perseus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i've heard reports of free prostitutes being posted in all major nursing homes accross the country and i think this is a great way for retired prostitutes in thier 70's 80's to making a living in a sort of "work for the dole scheme" poms are one of the three devils in this world. Free Ireland or you will be cleansed from this land
2006-10-20 01:49:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Question is not very clear but if you mean what will happen to old bods in later life, depends on their finances. If you are well off you get a nice care home, if not down the local council run one. Unless you have family who are willing to take care of you, there are not many options.
2006-10-20 04:46:08 · answer #7 · answered by Annie M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They mastered our creator's universal gifts of life with the Fountain of youth.
So don't worry to much go and enjoy life with whatever time left will live till ripe old age like good wines.
2006-10-20 04:23:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand the question. Or some of the answers!
2006-10-20 02:18:41 · answer #9 · answered by Phlodgeybodge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can become a murder victim in my city.
2006-10-20 03:14:50 · answer #10 · answered by marzmargs12 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋