
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).

Independent Review into Carer’s allowance overpayments
After months of campaigning on the Carer’s Allowance overpayments scandal, we are pleased to welcome the announcement by Secretary of State for

Minister to Review Carer`s Allowance overpayments
After months of campaigning on the Carer’s Allowance overpayments scandal, we are pleased to welcome the announcement by Secretary of State for

CSPA attends White Cane Safety Day 2024
Sally and David attended events this week organised by the NFBUK (National Federation of the Blind of the UK) at

Civil Service Pensions to rise by 1.7%
Civil Service Pensions will rise by only 1.7% from 7 April next year, following today`s ONS announcement of the September

Minister for Pensions delivers speech to the ABI
Minster for Pensions Emma Reynolds delivered a speech on delivering better outcomes for our future pensioners to the ABI on Thursday 3