Retiring

There are some things in life that are inevitable such as birth and death, for 99% of us retiring is one of them! However, there is a lot to think about before you reach this point in your life and a lot to plan for.

The usual retirement age in the UK is 65 unless the industry that you work in gives a different age to this. This can be the case if you work in a high risk profession for instance. Your employer cannot force you to retire after this age unless they can prove that it is necessary and appropriate to do this. Equally, if you wish to work beyond this age you have to be given sufficient time to request this of your employer and they have to give this due consideration.

Retiring abroad is becoming an ever increasingly popular option. Of course there are lots of things to be though about before taking this step. You need to look in to the financial aspects of moving abroad, as well as whether there will be implications for your health care. You will need to make arrangements for your home in the UK and think about aspects of leaving family and friend behind, both personal and practical.

Of course, you may well find yourself as a care giver for an elderly relative. This is never an easy time and can be very stressful and upsetting. You may find that there will come a time when you need to think about moving your elderly relative out of their home and look at living options that will be able to provide a greater level of care.

Here are some useful sites. Things you may need to know:

DirectGov - Retirement and Pensions

Domestic Cleaners - Home cleaning

Retirement Homes - Search through all UK retirement homes

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