A longevity expert has urged people to take stock of the lifestyle choices of the people of the Greek island of Ikaria, who ...

Gold-plated “defined benefit” public sector pensions are a major drain on the finances of any country that offers them ...

Last year, at the age of 56, I had a sudden, shocking revelation: I am going to have to work forever, like a carthorse who ...

With this winter's influx of viruses, it's more important than ever to know how to protect yourself from infection. From washing your hands to getting vaccinated where you're eligible, there are ways ...

Health officials have warned that people need to be protected against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by the vaccine.

Hospitals in England are “close to full” – with a significant number of beds occupied by patients who are well enough to be ...

There are three separate NHS pension schemes; one for England and Wales, one for Scotland and one for Northern Ireland. In order to ensure that your pension from your current NHS employment fully ...

It was simple for people in defined contribution pensions to avoid breaching the allowance, as the calculation was based purely on how much money was paid in each year. For NHS pensions ...

When Dr Leon Creaney opened his pension statement, all he wanted was a small amount of growth. After all, he’d spent three years working on the NHS’s frontline after stepping back in to help ...

Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit), or income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, you may be eligible for free prescriptions, dental treatment, and other NHS services. Be sure to check your award notice ...

Patients do not book their own appointments, but are referred by their GP practice or NHS 111 when this is the best service for their needs. Dr Kamal Sidhu is a GP in east Durham, where hubs in ...