LLA a decade of campaigning
We had another great Later Life Ambitions’ parliamentary event in the House of Commons on the 17th December, this time
Farewell from the Commissioner for Older People in Northern Ireland
Last week saw the Commissioner for Older People in Northern Ireland, Eddie Lynch, finish his time in post. Below are
WASPI Women feel betrayed
WASPI Women `feel betrayed` by the Government decision not to compensate Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall
Winter edition of The Pensioner out now
Our quarterly members magazine “The Pensioner” keeps you in touch with the latest developments and campaigns and is a font
Pensioners in Scotland to get £100 Winter Fuel Payment in 2025
The Scottish Government has announced that all pensioner households in Scotland who do not receive pension credit will receive a
Pension Credit Calculator
The Department for Work and Pensions has revised down the estimated number of pensioners who are eligible for pension credit, but do
Pension Age increase and proposed LGPS reforms
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a consultation regarding proposed reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The
£100 payment to help pensioners in Northern Ireland with winter fuel cuts
Read article on the BBC website Pensioners in Northern Ireland affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get
£1 million funding boost for bus services
The Department for Transport has announced a substantial £955 million investment to enhance bus services across England until 2026, including £712 million for
43% of carers struggling to make ends meet
The Carers UK State of Caring 2024 survey report, funded by abrdn Financial Fairness Trust, found that unpaid carers are
WASPI Scam warning
Many of our members are women born in the 1950’s who are covered by the WASPI women campaign. We are
Connect Update: Hereditary Peers, Wind and Armistice Day
In an attempt to force a vote on an entirely elected upper chamber, the Liberal Democrats will look to hijack the Government’s Hereditary
The 2024 AGM in pictures
Ever wondered what happens at the AGM? While it isn’t the same as being there, here is a snapshot of
Age UK: Let’s change how we age…
The UK population is ageing, and many older people facing significant challenges, such as loneliness, poor health, and unmet need
CSA call to Labour to help fix the broken social care system.
Read original article here Ahead of the autumn budget, a coalition of more than 60 charities wrote to chancellor Rachel
Have your say on the NHS
The government have issued a nationwide questionnaire regarding the NHS, and they want to have the biggest ever conversation about
Response to the Northern Ireland Executive’s Draft Programme for Government
The Northern Ireland branch has issued the following response to the Northern Ireland Executive’s draft programme for government. Click on
Budget Annoucement
Chancellor confirms 4.1% increase in State Pensions . . . but no Winter Fuel Payments, and freeze on tax thresholds
Office closed due to relocation
We are on the move and relocating offices this week. As such the phone lines will closed from Tuesday 29th
Care & Support Alliance
Last week, Sally, joined the Care & Support Alliance and more than 60 older and disabled people, unpaid carers, and
WEBINAR: Changes to Civil Service Pension
Join the Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance and representatives from the UK Cabinet Office to talk about the 2015 Remedy (McCloud).
