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Patiently waiting
Older people's experiences of waiting for surgery
At Independent Age we have spent the last year learning how surgery can help people in later life, and what their experiences have been before and after treatment. There are more than five million people waiting for hospital treatment across the country
In our report, we focus on older people in England waiting for common elective or non-urgent surgical procedures.
Read our report
Technology hub
Getting online can help you keep in touch, learn new skills, find music you love, and even make things like shopping or banking easier. It may feel daunting at first – but with a little patience and practice, everyone can learn how to use technology.
Check out our Technology hub for advice on getting started online, helping someone else, what you can do online and support available.
Time to grieve
Now more than ever, the government must make sure that emotional support following a bereavement is available to all who need it.
Whether it's information and advice, counselling, support groups or online forums, we want to see a range of emotional support available to people across England. Sign our open letter and join our call to fix bereavement support here.
Pension Credit
Pension Credit provides extra weekly income to people who have reached State Pension age and live on a low income. People who claim may also be entitled to other benefits. Visit our money information pages to find out more.
Since 2019 we've been campaigning for the Government to ensure that everyone who is entitled to Pension Credit receives it. Find out more about our Credit where it's due campaign & how you can help.

Patiently waiting
press release

Majority of older people waiting for treatment in daily pain as delays to surgery continue.

Staying well
while you're waiting
for treatment

Many people are waiting longer for surgery and other hospital treatment. Take a look at our page to find things you can do to help yourself stay well and prepare for your treatment.

Find out more

Sign our petition
and support people to
to wait well

Sign our petition and support our call to ensure everyone who is waiting for six months or longer for treatment has a personalised care and management plan.

Add your signature

Growing old
should be
wonderful

Get a free will guide to see how you can help end loneliness and poverty in later life.

Patiently waiting

Older people's experiences of waiting for surgery

Technology hub

Time to grieve

Pension Credit