Baroness Altmann: Jewish care homes ‘acted quickly and decisively’ amid virus
The crisis in care homes has hit so many very hard, some are coping better than others and community support has helped many to source protection. ( link to pdf )
Older people could face extended coronavirus lockdown, Lords hears
The Guardian newspaper quotes Ros’ concerns that Government might be considering discriminating against over 60s or 0ver 70s in plans for coronavirus lockdown policy. ( link to pdf )
Lords Diary: Ros Altmann
Ros wrote the weekly diary column for Parliament’s ‘The House’ Magazine, talking about the first virtual Parliament and corona virus implications for policy on older people and Brexit. ( link to pdf )
Banging the drum for pensions at a time of crisis
Ros did a podcast for Money Marketing magazine, outlining why pensions are still a brilliant investment even after the current crisis and calling for better recognition of their benefits.
The elderly in care homes are being abandoned like lambs to the slaughter, says former government minister ROS ALTMANN
Ros wrote an article for the Daily Mail which highlights the lack of consideration for the safety and health of elderly care home residents during the coronavirus pandemic. ( link to pdf )
Elderly Left ‘In the Lurch’ by U.K. Response to Coronavirus
Bloomberg news writes about the neglect of the elderly in care homes during the coronavirus response. ( link to pdf )
A crash course in pension strategy
Ros is interviewed on AssetTV to give her thoughts on what should people do about pensions after the recent market crashes – rising risks of scams, try not to panic, remember these are long-term investments.
Beware: Lockdown offers a way in for all kinds of scammers
The Scotsman newspaper highlights the problem of pension scams, quoting Ros’ concerns about the coronavirus lockdown leaving more people at risk. ( link to pdf )
How to avoid falling for a coronavirus scam
The North West Evening Mail gives tips on how to avoid scams during the coronavirus lockdown. (Subscription needed to view.)
Ros Altmann: Trying to tackle Brexit and Covid-19 at once is simply reckless
Ros wrote a feature article for Financial News calling for a delay to the Brexit transition period to be announced immediately, as trying to tackle Brexit and Covid-19 at once is simply reckless. (Subscription needed to view.)