Independent Age: Transport and travel
Travel passes and discounts Bus passes The age when you can get an older person’s bus pass depends on where you live: in England, you can apply when you reach […]
Indepedent Age: Getting out and about
Getting out and about is important for our wellbeing but it can become more challenging as we get older. You can get advice about aids to help you stay mobile, […]
Independent Age: Housing advice
Home adaptations Downsizing Sheltered housing Social housing You might be thinking about how well your home meets your needs as you get older. Perhaps you would benefit from some home adaptations or […]
Independent Age: Help with getting online
Getting started online How to stay safe Online banking Getting started You can do a lot on the internet, but you might be unsure where to start. If you’re new to using […]
Independent Age: Helping with bereavement
Bereavement advice Coping with bereavement guide Grief Chat Bereavement advice When someone dies, it can be overwhelming. There is a lot that needs to be done at a time when […]
Ministers urged to end water ‘postcode lottery’ with single social tariff
Article first published in The Guardian Alex Lawson Business correspondent Click here to read on The Guardian website Click here to see how The CSPA is involved Firms in England and […]
State Pension: What you need to know from Independent Age
State Pension Learning Resources Tax and Pension Credits State Pension Taking the time to learn about the State Pension can help you plan and feel more confident about retirement. A recent survey carried […]
Housing advice from Independent Age
Moving Adapting Repairing Insuring Moving home How well does your home meet your needs? Perhaps you’re considering a move to somewhere smaller or easier to run. Or maybe you’d benefit […]
Help with your council tax
If you are responsible for paying your Council Tax bill, you might be able to reduce the amount you have to pay. We are always on the lookout for help, […]
An Older People’s Commissioner in Action
An older people’s commissioner speaks for those in later life and brings them tangible benefits. In Northern Ireland, Older People’s Commissioner Eddie Lynch recently secured a landmark legal win for […]