Ros Altmann: Everyone should have free basic care
Ros calls for free basic social care in her Money Marketing column. ( link to pdf )
Thousands of grieving relatives call for action to make closing accounts easier
Ros calls for a parallel ‘Tell Us Once’ service for bereaved families to notify private companies of a loved ones death. Govt Departments have this service and it saves hassle and heartache. Settld is trying to persuade private firms to sign up – let’s hope they do. ( link to pdf )
Is a new tax on the over-40s the solution to Britain’s social care crisis?
The Daily Telegraph discusses rumoured Government plans to launch a new tax for the over 40s to help pay for care and quotes Ros.
Does the social care sector have a champion in Baroness Ros Altmann?
A major Care firm asks whether Ros should be a new champion for the social care industry and commends her work. ( link to pdf )
From now, policies must put young people first. Starting with the triple-lock pension
Ros is quoted by Polly Toynbee in the Guardian newspaper, explaining the problems of pension policy and problems in our pension system in terms of tax relief and triple lock. ( link to pdf )
Woodford-style debacle can happen again, warns the City
Financial News website questions whether any lessons have been learned following the collapse of the Woodford Funds and Ros calls for better protection for consumers
Should you use your home to help out loved ones? Coronavirus crisis financial chill drives more to use equity release
ThisisMoney explains the risks of equity release loans and Ros warns that people need advice before taking out this kind of borrowing ( link to pdf )
Peer: Continued lockdown for elderly ‘patronising and insulting’
Ros was interviewed by Julia Hartley-Brewer on TalkRadio explaining why continuing to lockdown older people would be insulting and patronising to them, they can make their own decisions about risks. ( link to pdf )
Lockdown rules for over-70s explained – and why they may be kept inside for longer
The Daily Mirror quotes Ros in its article that tries to unravel the confusion surrounding what over 70s are allowed or not allowed to do during the Covid-19 crisis.
Ex-minister Baroness Ros Altmann warns of revolt among healthy over-70s if they are forced to stay inside when the rest of UK leaves lockdown amid fears they will risk going to prison rather than self isolate
The Daily Mail and MailonLine highlight Ros’ warnings that many of the healthy older people have told her they would revolt against being forced to stay inside if restrictions are eased for younger people. ( link to pdf )