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Hilary Burkitt
Hilary leads our work on housing policy at Independent Age. She has developed expertise in housing in over 15 years working in the sector, including working with and for a wider range of social housing providers and as head of research at the charity Shelter. She is also an experienced social researcher and has provided policy consultancy within the civil service on a wide range of health and social policy areas. She is passionate about making the housing system work for all, particularly for people on low incomes. Hilary is also a trustee at the homelessness charity Justlife.
Kelly Conlan
Kelly Conlan is a Manager of the Advice and Support Service at Independent Age, supporting the team to provide expert advice to older people facing financial hardship.
Kelly has an extensive background in the advice sector, both at a local and national level, with a particular specialism in the areas of Welfare Benefits and Housing. She also works closely with the Advice Training team at Independent Age who offer training programmes to a range of individuals designed to raise awareness of financial hardship for older people, and of what support and entitlements may be available. Previously, Kelly had a long career in the social care sector, providing advice and training to other professionals on a national level.
Kelly has an extensive background in the advice sector, both at a local and national level, with a particular specialism in the areas of Welfare Benefits and Housing. She also works closely with the Advice Training team at Independent Age who offer training programmes to a range of individuals designed to raise awareness of financial hardship for older people, and of what support and entitlements may be available. Previously, Kelly had a long career in the social care sector, providing advice and training to other professionals on a national level.
Fran McSweeney
Fran is Head of Services at Independent Age and has led advice and information services within the charity sector for over 30 years. Fran has knowledge of welfare benefits, housing and social care and the issues that older people face in claiming their entitlements, living on a low income, dealing with our complex social care, and housing systems.