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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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.

March/April 2023

A shocking 600,000 households were moved onto a prepayment meter last year after falling behind with their bills. Ofgem has developed a new code of practice which it believes will lead to fewer households being switched onto these meters. But will it?

The weekly payment for Carer’s Allowance is now so low that many family carers will find that they are ineligible for it because their income exceeds the benefit’s earnings threshold. Some, though, will qualify for an ‘underlying entitlement’ to Carer’s Allowance. We explain what this is and show you how to access this vital financial support.

Having high expectations can have a positive effect wellbeing, from helping you to cultivate the resilience to pursue the goals that make life meaningful to enjoying a greater sense of achievement, fulfilment and happiness. We take a look at the evidence for this.

Other articles include: older hip implants and their link to heart disease – a new drug for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease – Class 3 National Insurance credits and the Specified Adult Childcare credit – the vaccine damage payment scheme. Plus, the News, Health & Wellbeing sections and more.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023

There has been a sharp rise in the number of contested wills being heard in the High Court in recent years. Drawing on the expertise of legal practitioners, our cover feature provides useful tips to help you draft a water-tight will to ensure that your final wishes are honoured.

The Department for Education has launched a new campaign to publicise its Skills for Life website, where over 400 courses are free to eligible candidates. We take a peek at what is on offer.

The qualifying criteria for bereavement benefits has finally been broadened to include cohabitees with dependent children. The Department for Work and Pensions will backdate payments to eligible parents to 30 August 2018. We take a brief look.

Other articles include: Awaab’s Law to force social housing landlords to tackle damp, mould and other health hazards – tax rebate firms to face greater regulation – two new social tariffs to helps households save hundreds on their broadband and mobile phone bill. Plus, the News and Grants and more.