Our work in Parliament

As well as offering friendly, regular contact, advice and support, Independent Age is working hard in Parliament to ensure the voices of older people are heard at the highest levels of Government. We offer research and resources for parliamentarians to help them better represent older constituents. We have also been campaigning on behalf of older people across the country as part of the 2017 General Election.

General Election 2017

Planning for the Future: Independent Age's General Election Manifesto

The new Government has a real challenge in overcoming some of the obstacles associated with our ageing population. Across the areas of money & benefits, health & social care, housing, communities and transport, it's vital that policymakers consider the impact of new proposals on the most vulnerable older people. That's why we've set out the key priorities for this Parliament in our manifesto.

Read Independent Age's manifesto, Planning for the Future, here.

Working with MPs on behalf of older people

Independent Age works with MPs in a lot of different ways to help raise the issues that matter to older people. For example, Independent Age briefs parliamentarians ahead of debates on key issues like health and social care, benefits and pensions, as well as loneliness and wellbeing. We also regularly meet with MPs, peers and local government, talking to them one to one about the work that Independent Age does in their area and explaining to them why it matters.

Every year, we take part in political party conferences, where we host events and meet with MPs and Ministers to ensure that making life better for older people is on the agenda.

Our policy and research is a good starting place for parliamentarians and policymakers when looking at the issues affecting older people. In addition, our advice guides are a great resource for caseworkers and older constituents navigating complex problems including money, health and care.

To find out more about how you can work with Independent Age to deliver for older people in your area, don't hesitate to email our public affairs team.

Our advice guides

Independent Age produces free advice and support guides that are full of information to help boost older people's incomes, help them find the care they need, remain independent, choose the right place to live, stay connected with others, and more.

Our guides can be ordered in large quantities for constituency offices and events.

See our full range of guides, leaflets and factsheets.

Order your free guides