Independent Age

is a unique and growing charity,providing information, advice and support for thousands of older people across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Independent Age has recently merged with two other older people's charities, Counsel and Care and Universal Beneficent Society. Find out more about the merger here.

Event >

End the care crisis. Lobby parliament with us on the 6th March 2012.

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Read the Campaign to End Loneliness's report into older people and social isolation

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Get your free copy of the Wise Guide, filled with useful advice for over-65s

Recent Tweets

Polly Toynbee on how NHS cheats waiting-list figures in Guardian today: http://t.co/Hcvf68t2
Mail reports today that 1/4 dementia sufferers are prescribed 'chemical cosh' drugs: http://t.co/2RdfeoYK
British Gas offering £50 to anyone who can name older person or family on benefits who needs their home insulated: http://t.co/m1fP4BDD
90-year-old finds her rhythm dancing to Whitney Houston. Check this out: http://t.co/E0QzNT0J
Boys with their toys. Top Gear trio tackling off-road mobility scooters. Well worth a watch.
RT @AgeUKPA: Over 200 delegates are already attending @AGE_UK’s #AFLL conference on 8 March. View the programme or book your place http: ...
A #ff to our partners in the end the #carecrisis campaign including @alzheimerssoc @CarersUK and @ParkinsonsUK
...But a good week for black terrier, Zulu, who came to the rescue of his 62yo owner following a car crash. More here: http://t.co/20C1zzPF
Good week/bad week: Bad Week for Mervyn King, who claims to have his hands tied when it comes to helping savers...
Agree reform of social care is vital? Want to end the #carecrisis? Join the mass lobby on social care, 6 March http://t.co/48OmdNSY
RT @bristoljames: Tesco launches £2.50 a month broadband deal http://t.co/UWc1JRlP via @guardian #digitalinclusion
RT @DementiaUK: BBC News: How to make the healthiest cup of tea http://t.co/NxBspdE3 #tfacuppa
@Angelfire_36FF @A2BNI @coffeecaravan @theNBFA Many people buy heating oil collectively, but this is not realistic for most older people
The Rural Shops Alliance make an important point, local shops are vital for may older people's well-being http://t.co/ShNis8D0
Game for a laugh? Guardian reports on the standup competition for over-55s today: http://t.co/JcEhMe5A
Patients accurately predicting hospitals with high death rates & super-bug infections on TripAdvisor-style website: http://t.co/cerAh94l
Over 70 and keen to stay behind the wheel? The Telegraph offers some help: http://t.co/01uRd7w5
RT @MumsnetBloggers: Drivers over 80 are actually safer than you think, says @foxytweets @gransnet http://t.co/lydY0m7L
@theNBFA @A2BNI Energy providers should be required to place vulnerable older people on their lowest tariffs and provide more social tariffs
Older drivers reach a milestone, with more than a million over-80s on the road (and 122 people over 100): http://t.co/P3wt8xK8

Stories

James's Story

James landscape

As a member of Independent Age, James knows he can turn to us if he can't afford the essentials - as he did when we replaced his worn-out overcoat and his TV, which he lost in a burglary. But 20 years ago, when we first met him, the former pharmacist had nowhere to turn and was desperately short of money.

Read more of James's story.

Dilnot-o-meter

Latest Dilnot-o-meter blog

We've uprated our Dilnot-o-meter to looking good after cross-party talks began this week, with the aim of reaching a consensus on care funding. The talks have been a long time a-coming and there is no guarantee they will lead anywhere. But the fact that they are taking place at all represents a major breakthrough. Read our latest blog and join the discussion here.

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