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20 December 2019

The 2019 General Election - Independent Age's role

General Election 2019

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

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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.

23 July 2019

A pledge to fix our broken social care system

Boris Johnson

There is no more pressing domestic issue than fixing our broken social care system. Here's our open letter to the new Prime Minister, urging him to take action.

17 April 2019

"It's so hard to shower but I can't afford help"

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Join our campaign calling for free personal care for all over-65s who need it.  

By Liz Millar

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