Unemployments Benefits Finished - What Now

my dad rather than the OP?

bit of both, he wasn't in the generation that had a pension (other than state). Although he worked in buildings management he's now enjoying getting his hands dirty - and advising people like his daughter (me) re sheds etc.

Although personally I think it's to have something to talk to my mam about (she's in her late 50s and workds full time).

Yes - I was referring to your father. Just curious as to why he was working in his 70s.