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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.

27 April 2021

Lockdown anniversary

By Jeannie Starr

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.

24 September 2020

Reflecting back and looking forward

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

05 August 2020

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. 

#HomeTruths

05 August 2020

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."

#HomeTruths

05 August 2020

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.

#HomeTruths

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