Lilian Ward, 10.11.1909 – 6.02.2020 (110 years old)
In 1909 amidst major historical moments in Kilburn, London, Lilian Ward was born on November 10th...
18 February 2020
07 February 2020
Pension Credit on the Scottish Agenda
Campaigns Officer Ross Playle updates on the recent inquiry in the Scottish Parliament where Pension Credit was high on the agenda.
04 February 2020
Moving On: Politics Must Focus on Older People – not Brexit.
Aidan Smith, Public Affairs Officer at Independent Age, is calling on politicians from across the political spectrum to move on from the divisive Brexit debate and work with Independent Age to create positive change for older people in our society.
30 January 2020
Free Personal Care: Reflections from Scotland
As Independent Age launches a survey to find out more about people’s experiences of free personal care in Scotland, Campaigns Officer Oliver Steadman explains why hearing from campaigners is so important to our Let’s Get Personal campaign.
09 January 2020
Social Care Reform: A New Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping
At this time of year, it’s traditional for us to make New Year’s resolutions and I’m sure that the Prime Minister Boris Johnson is no different. Senior Policy Officer Jeremy Bushnell has more:
20 December 2019
The 2019 General Election - Independent Age's role
How did Independent Age approach the 2019 General Election to keep older people's issues at the top of the political agenda? Campaigns Officer Ross Playle has more:
20 December 2019
2019 campaign highlights
It’s been a busy year for Independent Age's Policy & Influencing teams.
Campaigns Manager Morgan Vine takes a look back at some of the highlights of 2019.
18 December 2019
Exploring the longevity economy with ILC
Policy and Research Manager Anna Davies outlines key themes from the International Longevity Centre's recent conference.
17 December 2019
Anisah's poem
One of our wonderful campaigners Anisah wrote a poem to support our #CreditWhereItsDue campaign.