article_snippet: But according to charity Age UK, more than a third of older people have mobility problems making travelling long distances to more than a third of older people nearest branch difficult.
article_snippet: Almost 15pc have limited dexterity which means it is hard to use the internet while 4.8 million people aged 65 and over have never been online.
article_snippet: Caroline Abrahams, charity director of charity Age UK said:
article_snippet: But the combination of bank and building society closures, particularly in rural areas, and the industry’s growing reliance on online services mean access has become increasingly difficult for many older people.