FAQs – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We are not able to provide medical advice to individuals, and our responses are based on the latest guidance provided by the government.
31 July 2020
31 July 2020
What does the latest government guidance around coronavirus (COVID-19) mean for me?
Key changes in government guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19) and how they might affect your daily life.
Page last updated on 31 July 2020
15 June 2020
How is COVID-19 affecting loneliness?
Policy Manager Chit Selvarajah writes this blog on how COVID-19 is affecting loneliness.
11 June 2020
Paying over the odds for energy bills
As part of Independent Age’s #HomeTruths series, Tony told us what he thinks should be done now, and in the future, to ensure that all older people are treated fairly by energy companies.
05 June 2020
The importance of listening
Christina, 67, writes for our #HomeTruths series about her role as a Telephone Volunteer with Independent Age, and how lockdown has shown her the importance of listening.
04 June 2020
Home Truths: Missing the joy of children
Marie writes for our #HomeTruths series about how she is missing her day centre, the friends she has met there and their day trips, but more so the children that used to come and visit.
28 May 2020
Sharing the differences we've made during COVID-19
Campaigns Assistant, Amelia Robson, shares the key actions we’ve taken so far to ensure people have access to food during COVID-19.
22 May 2020
Home Truths: Changes to care, part 3
Anne, 66, receives social care. For our #HomeTruths series, Anne has been talking with us and contributing to a series of blogs about her views on social care and the changes she is experiencing throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
#HomeTruths
24 April 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) weekly update – 24/04/20
Following the Government’s decision to extend the lockdown, we’re sharing advice on how to stay active and healthy, as well as what we’ve been doing to continue to support those who rely on our services.