http://bbitv.nextcom.no The global internet humanitarian/infotainment destination site. en-us NextCom Evolution Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:18:14 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/Forced_retirement_is_lawful-but_only_because_of_Government_climb-down.htm NEWS_6939 Leading charity pledges to take the battle to Parliament as High Court upholds Default Retirement Age. the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:18:14 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/Age_Concern_and_Help_the_Aged_launch_itea_and_Biscuits_week_with_Internet_Champi.htm NEWS_6799 Age Concern and Help the Aged are looking for an Internet Champion to represent the charity and provide a leading light for the estimated 6.4 million people 65+ who have NEVER used the internet1. the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:16:40 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/Pensioners_miss_out_in_a_nation_digitally_divided_030909.htm NEWS_5837 New research shows there is a digital divide in Britain between pensioners and non-pensioners when it comes to bagging bargains online‚ and pensioners are missing out financially as a result. the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:50:27 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/Pensioners_short-changed_as_they_pay_more_money_for_less_heat_270809.htm NEWS_5836 New research released today adds to the evidence that some pensioners are turning down the heating or staying in bed to save on fuel bills. This is despite having to spend more money on energy as a result of huge increases in gas and electricity prices since 2004. the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:48:44 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/MPs_back_increase_to_measly_personal_expenses_allowance_for_care_home_residents_.htm NEWS_5525 Age Concern and Help the Aged has welcomed support from the Work and Pensions Select Committee for an urgent increase to the Personal Expenses Allowance (PEA) that 240‚000 pensioner care home residents will receive this year the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:23:10 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/Government_must_act_now_to_end_UK_pensioner_poverty_shame_in_the_EU_270709.htm NEWS_5524 A renewed government drive to end the shame of pensioner poverty is needed‚ after a new report has shown that the UK has the fourth highest levels of poverty amongst over-65s in Europe‚ says Age Concern and Help the Aged. the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:21:58 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/Age_Concern_and_Help_the_Aged_respond_to_the_Department_of_Healths_prevention_pa.htm NEWS_5523 “We welcome the Department of Health’s emphasis on preventing ill health and maintaining well-being in later life. the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:17:06 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/The_Government_must_commit_to_end_pensioner_poverty_Age_Concern_and_Help_the_Age.htm NEWS_5198 Commenting on the new report from the Parliamentary Work and Pensions Select Committee‚ Andrew Harrop‚ Head of Public Policy at Age Concern and Help the Aged‚ said: the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:17:26 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/Record_cold_weather_payment_payout_of_4million_for_Age_Concern_gas_customers_May.htm NEWS_5197 Age Concern Enterprises announces the highest ever Cold Weather Payment payout of over £4 million this year‚ which helped keep almost 200‚000 customers warm during the freezing 2008/09 winter1 the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:13:31 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/Dont_get_stranded_on_the_roads_this_bank_holiday_weekend_May_2009.htm NEWS_5196 Planned engineering work on the rail network could mean motorway misery for travellers over the long weekend the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:12:13 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/Green_Paper_sets_out_care_reform_challenge_140709.htm NEWS_5195 Age Concern and Help the Aged has welcomed the long-awaited publication of the Government’s Green Paper on reform of the care and support system. the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:11:10 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/One_Month_To_Go_Until_Final_Hearing_On_Right_To_Work_Past_65_290609.htm NEWS_3335 Diary Notice: * What: The High Court hearing of Age Concern and Help the Aged legal challenge to the UK Age Regulations 2006 * When: Thursday 16 July 2009‚ 9:30am * When: Royal Courts of Justice – High Court‚ The Strand‚ London rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:55:14 GMT