Social Care in the UK: How Did We Get Here and What Needs to Change?

Social care is one of the most important public services in the UK, yet it is often poorly understood. Unlike the NHS, which is free at the point of use, […]
Keeping Choice Alive: Why payment choice matters for digital inclusion

As more parts of everyday life move online, digital access has become increasingly important. Shopping, banking, accessing services and managing money are all areas where digital tools are now widely […]
Leicestershire & Rutland June 2026
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Crawley & District June 2026
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Civil Service Pension Scheme: will the end of June recovery target be met by Capita?

By David Luxton – Pensions Manager, CSPA The transfer of Civil Service pension administration to Capita from 1 December 2025 has been a deeply frustrating experience for many Civil Service […]
Technology help: Support for members

Throughout June we have been looking at the issue of digital exclusion. While technology has brought many benefits and made some tasks quicker and easier, it has also meant that […]
Digital choices, everyday benefits

Over the past month, we have been focusing on digital exclusion and the barriers many people face when it comes to technology. For some, getting online can feel confusing, expensive […]
World Cup fever… but have you tried walking football?

With theWorld Cup underway football lovers across the country will be following the action closely. The English national football team begin their group games against Croatia on Wednesday 17th before […]
Overloaded GPs and the risk of leaving people behind

New report highlights pressures on GPs and the need for inclusive health and care support A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised concerns that growing pressures […]
LLA highlights pensioner tax concerns

Pensioners must not be treated as an “easy target” for tax rises, says CSPA General Secretary Later Life Ambitions has raised concerns about the impact of the Government’s decision to […]