In November 2024, UK households can expect various financial changes, including the Household Support Fund offering up to £200 to low-income families through local councils like Birmingham and Nottinghamshire. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget, addressing a £22 billion deficit, with potential tax changes affecting the country as soon as November. Additionally, around 13.7 million pensioners will receive Winter Fuel Payment letters by the end of November, encouraging eligibility checks for support with heating costs. Eligibility criteria include being born before September 23, 1958, residing in England or Wales, and claiming specific benefits during the qualifying week of September 16 to 22, 2024.
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Paralysed mum ‘stuck in hell’ after hospital stuff ‘refused to wash her’
Cheryll Rich, a 38-year-old mother left paralyzed after a fall, accused Basildon University Hospital staff of neglect, claiming they refused to assist her with hygiene during her five-day stay, leaving her in her own filth. The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust acknowledged the poor care and issued an apology, emphasizing the need for improvement in patient treatment. Want More Context? 🔎
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