Are you rushed off your feet taking care of your family and your ageing relatives? Would life be easier if you could find information on health and social care, money and pensions, and legal matters all housed under one roof? If so, Dignity Magazine is for you. 

Each issue of the magazine contains a wealth of practical information and actionable advice on subjects related to ageing and living well. Such as health and wellbeing, older people’s mental health, work and retirement, and living well on less. We also write about consumer, legal and welfare rights, and the anti ageing activities that can keep everyone happy and healthy.

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Dignity Magazine is a bi-monthly, current affairs title which was
set up in August 2014 to help tackle the economic, health and social inequalities affecting seniors and those aged 50 and over.

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Issue No 57

As the cold weather makes its presence felt, 10.1 million over 60s will be wondering how they will keep warm this winter, now that a vital payment that helped them heat their homes has been axed. All is not lost. This issue contains five ways for retirees to claw back the value of their Winter Fuel Payment, and then some. From a discount card to reward schemes to free National Insurance credits to bump up a state pension, there’s something to help everyone make a bit of extra cash, and quickly.

Around 3.5 million people in the UK live with osteoarthritis and persistent pain. It’s hardly surprising that some people opt for surgery to rid themselves of their pain and immobility. Going under the knife isn’t the only option. Our feature looks at alternatives.

Other articles include: Ex employee wins millions in age discrimination case – the Renters’ Rights bill – HMRC’s simple letter of assessment – the green social prescriptions increasing happiness and reducing anxiety. Plus, the News, Wellbeing sections and more.

Issue No 56

The rules around claiming Carer’s Allowance while working part-time have left some family carers with a mountain of unmanageable debt and stress after they inadvertently breached the benefit’s rigid earnings threshold. Our cover feature explores the administrative failures that have led to 134,000 unpaid carers struggling to repay thousands in benefit overpayments, driving them deeper into poverty.

Over two-thirds of councils in England are routinely exceeding the time limit to award eligible residents with a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), a new analysis suggests. We take a look at the delays which are threatening to force vulnerable citizens into residential care.

Other articles include: the new cancer vaccine – the serious health conditions linked to poor oral hygiene – the digital tool that can predict a person’s risk of falling – the physical activity that can retain leg muscle strength for up to four years – Waspi’s scam warning for 1950s-born women – low traffic neighbourhood zones and the blue badge. Plus, the News, Health & Wellbeing sections and more.

November/December 2023

The transition from analogue to digital landlines has been beset with problems, some of which have been critical. Some older, vulnerable consumers who wear a telecare personal alarm discovered that their pendant stopped working after their telephone landline was upgraded onto the new digital voice service.

Following a number of serious incidents involving telecare users, the industry has agreed to pause the switchover and has developed a charter to ensure that vulnerable consumers remain unharmed by the migration. Our cover feature takes a look at the series of commitments and details what all consumers should expect from their provider when their telephone landline is moved onto the controversial new service.

Other articles include: the deprivation of liberty scandal affecting the over 65s – cultivating moments of pure bliss – the doulas helping the terminally ill move on to the next stage – new timescales for social housing repairs. Plus the News, Health & Wellbeing sections and more.

September/October 2023

For some senior adults living with multimorbidity, life is characterised by pain, frustration and loss of independence. Our cover feature asks whether more medicine, when the prognosis is uncertain, would be more preferable than the strive for quality of life.

The Pharmacy First service is scheduled to launch at the end of January. We take a look at this new initiative which allows participating chemists and pharmacists to treat and prescribe NHS medications, including antibiotics, for seven minor ailments.

Anyone who falls victim to a bank transfer scam will find it easier to get their money back from October 2024, when new rules around mandatory reimbursement come into force.

Other articles include: the pension ‘pot for life’ – Type I diabetics to get an ‘artificial pancreas’ on the NHS – Covid and brain health – Carers can save over £2,200 a year on essential items and services. Plus, the News, Self & Wellbeing sections and much more.

July/August 2023

Gifting the family home to a child may seem like an effective way of minimising inheritance tax. But that gift may lead to a number of unintended consequences, especially if you plan to continue living in the property. We highlight some of the major risks that homeowners should be aware of before embarking on this path.

We take a look at the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service – the government’s response to the rising tide of evictions, repossessions and homelessness – and consider whether it will help those tenants and homeowners struggling to meet their rent or mortgage costs.

The outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East has led to a huge rise in reports of antisemitic and islamophobic incidents across the UK. We cast a glance at a course providing Londoners with the tools to safely defuse a potentially explosive confrontation.

Other articles include: NICE’s new rehabilitation guideline for stroke patients – car tax concessions – the Winter Fuel Allowance and the means test – the state pension boost and income tax. Plus, the News, Health & Wellbeing sections and more.

MAY/JUNE 2023

Donanemab and lecanemab have taken the dementia world by storm. We ask whether the NHS – which is still reeling from the aftershocks of 13 years of austerity and the pandemic – is in any position to roll out these breakthrough treatments.

New research suggests that not only can low impact activity help those with cancer cope with some of the debilitating side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but it can also help shrink tumours and stop them from returning. We look at the evidence.

Charitable giving fell from £9.3 billion in 2021 to £4.3bn in 2022. Meanwhile, legacy income – when someone leaves a gift to a charity in their will – enjoyed its best year yet. We consider why this might be the right time to leave a gift to a charity in your will.

Other articles include: the Social Housing Regulation Act – the new rules for the tax rebate sector – How your favourite items can make you feel richer – Finding new purpose to supercharge your retirement. Plus, the News, Health & Wellbeing sections and more.