Tag Archives: Independent Age

Hunt: ‘we need to do better on social care’

Hunt: ‘we need to do better on social care’

On 20th March, 2018, the recently appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, made a speech that acknowledged the need ‘to do better on social care’. Social car ...
Older private renters let down by policy makers

Older private renters let down by policy makers

Older people in private rented accommodation are “invisible” in policy decisions on housing and age-related issues, says a new report launched by Independent Age, the older people’s charity. One in 10 ...
Start a Conversation

Start a Conversation

I’m sure we all remember the tragic murder of Labour MP, Jo Cox last year. During her time as an MP Jo was dedicated to combating loneliness in the UK and she formed an independent, cross-party Commis ...