Reports

The Conservatives, Labour, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Reform have all now published their general election manifestos. Each manifesto offers a more detailed picture of what the party plans to do if it’s elected into government. This includes an outline of specific policies that could impact charities and the communities we work with. […]

The NPC’s federal structure promotes the principle of delegatory democracy, so that the widest possible number of pensioners can have their views represented and discussed, and in turn, receive information and material, through the structure of their own organisations. ​Local pensioner groups and forums are therefore encouraged to affiliate to their NPC regional body and

Despite a growing understanding that a safe home is the foundation for a good life and a critical factor in extending our years spent in good health, England has a shortage of warm, damp-free and suitable housing. Years of national underinvestment in improving the quality of our homes means that the number of non-decent homes

Healthwatch has made a series of recommendations to commissioners and providers of dental services in South Tyneside after an extensive public consultation revealed issues both patients and practices are facing. In 2023/24 dentistry was made the number one priority in Healthwatch South Tyneside’s Operational Plan following a substantial increase in the number of people asking

Inclusion North exists to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability, autistic people and their families. We work to change society so that everybody can have a good life. We raise awareness of the barriers to inclusion for people with a learning disability, autistic people and their families, and work to

Key findings from OPAAL’s review of Local Authority website’s compliance with NICE Guidance NG227. It is very difficult to find a reference to independent advocacy for older people on the majority of Local Authority websites. It is highly unlikely that vulnerable older people, who may not know about advocacy, and in some instances may not

Older people demand their voices are heard at Downing Street as they call for a Commissioner for older people. Representatives from Ageing Better join campaigners and colleagues from three other organisations to hand in a petition calling for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in England. Find out more: Older people demand their voices

Independent Age have analysed polling data that explores the State Pension in the context of poverty in later life. Read more: https://medium.com/independent-age/state-pension-later-life-adequacy-poverty-0fe20a543237