How have pensioner incomes and poverty changed in recent years?
We like to share interesting and useful information with you, our members when we come across it. Below are the
New Government – who is who?
Connect have helpfully produced a new government briefing pack, including a general overview of new portfolio holders plus detailed their
Housing advice from Independent Age
Moving Adapting Repairing Insuring Moving home How well does your home meet your needs? Perhaps you’re considering a move to
Up to 2m pensioners will struggle without winter fuel help
The Guardian have published an article on the impact of changes to winter fuel payments by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The Treasury announced that
Ministers call for new funding for housing
Social Housing reports on the results of an inquiry by the APPG on Housing and Care for Older People, chaired by Lord Best
LLA concerned by means tested winter fuel payments
Later Life Ambitions is concerned by the Government’s expressed intention to end universal eligibility of the Winter Fuel Payment for
HM Treasury’s spending review
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has addressed the House of Commons to discuss the findings of HM Treasury’s spending review.
The Chancellor is restricting the Winter Fuel Payment
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addressed the House of Commons on Monday 29th July, outlining the Treasury’s spending review findings, and setting out
Shingles jab linked to dementia delay
The Times have published* an article on a new shingles jab that can delay onset of dementia. A study by Oxford University
Latest Olympic updates
I am not necessarily a sports fan, and on a normal week you wouldn’t find me watching (or partaking) in
What’s care like near you?
Decades of underfunding and lack of action has left social care in a shocking state. Currently at least 2.6m people
Comprehensive pensions review announced
HM Treasury and the Department for Work and Pensions published a press release on the Chancellor’s plans to review the pensions system. Chancellor of
King’s speech – anticipated bills
Employment Rights Bill – Elements of Labour’s new deal for workers are expected to need some legislative basis. Angela Rayner
Who’s in Keir Starmer’s new cabinet?
The country’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed 22 Labour MPs and peers to key cabinet positions – including
Why you need good travel insurance
Guest Article by CSIS CSIS share the importance of having good travel insurance. Health care is not free in many
How local authorities can support older people’s substantial contribution to local communities
Local government faces unprecedented funding challenges, presenting difficult decisions on where to make savings. This can lead to an increase
Election update
We extend our congratulations to all candidates who successfully gained or held seats in yesterday’s General Election. It has been a momentous
New fit to travel insurance scheme
We are excited to launch our new fit to travel insurance scheme, provided by CSIS exclusivly for CSPA members. The
CSPA NI meet Senior Representatives of Civil Service Pensions Branch
CSPA NI meet Senior Representatives of Civil Service Pensions Branch ( Department of Finance ) Chris Haswell , CSPA Pensions
Help with your council tax
We found this informative article from Independent Age on how you can reduce your bill and the discounts available. You
General Election: Make sure you can vote…
The General Election will be taking place next month on Thursday 4th July. We’re sharing information on how to register
