Independent Age Blog

Reflecting back and looking forward

A reflective blog over the past year from Deborah Alsina MBE, Chief Executive at Independent Age

Changes to services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency

The government has made a number of changes to try and help the population, public bodies and employers respond to the COVID-19 emergency. This includes changes to benefit rules and the introduction of new legislation (through the Coronavirus Act). The new legislation will be time-limited for 2 years, and the government will review it every 6 months. It covers a wide range of things from new powers to stop public events or gatherings, to measures to reduce obligations on local councils and the NHS.

Guidance | Coronavirus

Key changes in government guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19) and how they might affect your daily life.

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FAQs | Coronavirus

We are not able to provide medical advice to individuals, and our responses are based on the latest guidance provided by the government about coronavirus (COVID-19)

Blogs | Home Truths - Patricia

For our Home Truths series Patricia shares of her experiences and frustrations over the inequalities in the treatment of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Blogs | Home Truths - Christina

"It’s disappointing that the Government is producing another of their reports after the rise of Black Lives Matter. Christina shares her thoughts on COVID-19 during this time of heightened awareness of racial inequality."

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Blogs | Home Truths - Amma

Staff member Amma shares her thoughts and experiences of COVID-19. She writes that structural racism is contributing to the stark pattern of inequality as identified in NHS and government reports.

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Blogs | Home Truths - Mina

For our Home Truths series Margaret Rooke spoke with friends, supporters, volunteers and staff members about their experiences of COVID-19 during this time of heightened awareness of racial inequality. These are their stories. 

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