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09 September 2021

What does the government’s announcement on health and social care mean for me?

On 7 September 2021, the government announced proposed changes to the way that health and social care services will be funded in England. This page gives an overview of the proposals, and how they might affect you.

These proposals may change, and more detail will be added over time. We will keep this page up to date with the latest developments.

08 September 2021

A spotlight on…. the Legacy team

Legacy giving isn’t merely a sum of money; it’s much more than that.
It’s a reflection of someone’s life - what was important to them during their lifetime.

01 June 2021

Christa's story

Christa and Denis

Our volunteer, Christa, speaks to us about her volunteering journey - how she came across Independent Age and how her friendship with Denis has grown.

27 April 2021

Lockdown anniversary

By Jeannie Starr

31 March 2021

New Government COVID-19 mental health and wellbeing recovery action plan

08 October 2020

Invisible minds that matter

Dr Krishnan

Dr M Santhana Krishnan, Chair of the Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry at The Royal College of Psychiatrists, looks at breaking the barriers to improve mental health of older adults.

06 October 2020

Let’s Shout About Talking

Jeremy Bacon, Older People Lead at the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), reflects on our new report on mental health, Minds that matter, and how it relates to his work. 

05 October 2020

Free personal care in Scotland – what have we learned?

Senior Policy Officer, Jeremy Bushnell, reflects on the team’s new policy briefing on free personal care in Scotland.

01 October 2020

Minds that matter: Understanding mental health in later life blog

Senior Policy Officer, Meg Stapleton, reflects on the team’s new report on mental health in later life.

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