Welfare Matters

This page shows welfare items from the last  Newsletter.   However, other items from past Newsletters might

well still be of interest to our members.  We have therefore included a link to take you to a list of subjects for you to

select and view those items you may wish to re-visit.

Please note that although the list is limited at present we are working on it and hope to expand it shortly.

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 From The Spring 2026 Newsletter

Bank Workers Charity – As a Barclays Pensioner, please remember that you can turn to the XXX when life doesn't go to plan. Whether you need financial support, expert advice or simply don’t know where else to turn, their services are designed to make real difference.

To learn more, visit bwcharity,org.uk or call for free on a confidential line

 0800 0234 834  Monday-Friday, 9.00am to 5.00 pm)

When visiting a branch, if you need any assistance, do bring photo ID to help them ID you and ensure your transaction takes place.

If you receive a call (reportedly from your Bank) this most likely is a scam.  We advise you to call 159 (from another phone if you have one) which is a multi-purpose checkpoint line for all Banks and they will connect you safely to your banker, where they can verify if the call was genuine.

Similarly, if you receive an e-mail requesting your Bank details from an unknown source, (this is called “phishing”) just forward the whole e-mail to report@phishing.gov.uk