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Age Concern reveals huge public worries about quality of care
28 April 2008

NEW FIGURES SHOW GOVERNMENT FUEL POVERTY STRATEGY IN DISARRAY
22 April 2008

More than a million older people shut out by government warns new report
15 February 2008

Age Concern responds to pensions settlement
17 December 2007

Age Concern calls on Government to introduce screening for older men for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) – the third most common cause of death for older men
19 November 2007

Government launch of generationXperience, the first ever national day for older people in the UK
1 October 2007

Building the modern NHS: tackling the challenges of the future
30 July 2007

The big challenges for Brown: our priorities for older people
27 June 2007

Our response to new continuing care criteria
26 June 2007

Our response to House of Lords decision on the YL case
20 June 2007

Building the modern NHS: tackling the challenges of the future
16 June 2007

Age Concern baby boomer strategy unsuccessful Heyday remains central to charity's plans
14 June 2007

Our comment on NICE recommendation on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) treatments
14 June 2007

Our response to EOC and PPI personal accounts research
11 June 2007

Our response to Carers UK's 'Real change not short change' report
30 May 2007

The Zimmers framed for hit with My Generation
25 May 2007

The Guardian Public Services Awards 2007
23 May 2007

Our response to today's announcement on the future of the post office network
17 May 2007

Age discrimination threatening lives of most vulnerable
17 May 2007

Consultation with older people claimed to be 'tokenistic'
15 May 2007

NHS nurses and managers hear how it feels to go hungry in hospital
14 May 2007

Briefing on the future of the post office network
14 May 2007

Older nottingham residents encouraged to get EnergyRight
8 May 2007

Your Digital Camera Made Easy
2 May 2007

Older people missing out on IT skills training for the workplace
30 April 2007

Our response to Tony Blair's speech on NHS success
30 April 2007

Coalition launches national debate on the future of long term care funding
25 April 2007

Our response to 70 post offices relocating to WH Smith stores
19 April 2007

Response to the Royal College of Nursing Nutrition Now campaign
18 April 2007

Response to the British Geriatrics Society Behind Closed Doors
18 April 2007

Our response to HSBC Premier customer only branch
12 April 2007

FRIENDS AND FAMILY MUST DO MORE TO HELP OLDER PEOPLE CLAIM VITAL BENEFITS CASH – WARNS AGE CONCERN
11 April 2007

AGE CONCERN’S RESPONSE TO THE ANNUAL UPRATING OF PENSION AND BENEFIT RATES ON MONDAY APRIL 9, 2007
5 April 2007

Age Concern’s response to the publication of ‘Place-shaping: a shared vision for the future of local government’ by Sir Michael Lyons
21 March 2007

'Some good news for pensioners but largerly a stop-gap budget' 
21 March 2007

Statement ahead of the appearance in the Court of Appeal of Johnson and others v Havering
11 January 2007

Age Concern's response to new CSCI report
10 January 2007

Age Concern’s response to the Government’s announcement on the post office network
14 December 2006

New personal savings accounts: a winner for women?
12 December 2006

Age Concern's response to the Pensions Bill
29 November 2006

Age Concern's response to Hutton's comments re. state pension age
23 November 2006

AGE CONCERN’S RESPONSE TO THE QUEEN’S SPEECH
15 November 2006

EIGHT OLDER PEOPLE EVERY HOUR DIE DURING WINTER IN BRITAIN
27 October, 2006

PENSIONERS’ “LIFELINE” UNDER THREAT
27 September, 2006

Four out of five give thumbs down to age discrimination
18 September 2006

Response to Sesame Debt Survey 2006
15 September 2006

AGE CONCERN’S RESPONSE TO AXA’S ‘LIVING ON A STATE PENSION’ REPORT
14 September, 2006

Age Concern’s response to the DTI’s announcement today on rogue traders
7 September 2006

Age Concern’s response to the Department of Health’s launch of 11 new pilot schemes today to explore self-assessment for people with long-term needs
4 August, 2006

AGE CONCERN COMMENT ON ENERGY PRICE INCREASES
27 July 2006

Age Concern's response to report on Council Tax increases
24 July, 2006

Age Concern's response to the Scottish Widows pensions report
27 June, 2006

AGE CONCERN’S RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT’S WHITE PAPER ON PENSIONS, PUBLISHED TODAY
25 May 2006

Age Concern's response to government survey on state pension age
22 May 2006

Generations unite in their call for a better pension
19 May 2006

Age Concern's response to department for work and pensions figures on the pathways to work initiative 
5 May 2006

Age Concern’s response to HSBC report on ‘The Future of Retirement’
26th April 2006

Age Concern's response to call for pensions link to earnings
24th April 2006

Age Concern's response to the annual uprating of pension and benefit rates
10th April 2006

Millions missing out on help with council tax
7th April 2006

Age Concern's response to the pensions commission's final report
4th April 2006

A hugely welcome report - but the Government must tackle the spiralling crisis in social care immediately
30th March 2006

Health & social care is failing older people
27th March 2006

‘A TERRIBLE TENTH BUDGET’ - Age Concern’s response to the 2006 Budget
22nd March 2006

Social life out of the question say cash-strapped pensioners
3rd March 2006

Age Concern’s response to the guidelines by NICE on nutrition support in adults
22nd February 2006

Age Concern's response to increases in council tax
20th February 2006

Age Concern’s response to the CBI’s comments that Turner’s plans for a National Pensions Savings Scheme (NPSS) may harm small firms
20th February 2006

Government risks losing crucial support over pensions
1st February 2006

Age Concern’s response to the DWP benefit take-up figures (2003/04) announced today
31st January 2006

Age Concern’s response to the Community Health and Social Care White Paper
30th January 2006

Age Concern response to Welfare Reform Green Paper
24th January 2006

Age Concern’s response to reports that the Government will not be renewing its Post Office card account contract
19th January 2006

Age Concern’s Response To The Launch Of The National Pensions Debate
18th January 2006

Age Concern’s response to the Chancellor’s announcement on extra winter help for pensioners
17th January 2006

Age Concern's response to state pension increase
6th December 2005

Age Concern's response to Pre-Budget report
5th December 2005

Age Concern's response to the Pensions Commission's report
30th November 2005

Age Concern's response to John Hutton's first major speech as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
24th November 2005

Age Concern's response to David Blunkett's resignation as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
2nd November 2005

Age Concern and the Fawcett Society's response to the government's report on women and pensions published today
2nd November 2005

Age Concern's response to the pension credit take-up figures announced today
20th October 2005

Age Concern England's response to government plans for switchover to digital television
15th September 2005

Age Concern response to DoH report on mental health
6th July 2005

Age Concern's response to the Queen's Speech
17th May 2005

Statement from Age Concern on the key challenges facing David Blunkett in his new role as Work & Pensions Secretary
12th May 2005

Untangle 'Your Rights to NHS Health Care': Age Concern gives older people the tools to cut through the red tape
30th April 2005

Age Concern statement in response to Liberal Democrat's proposals for women
22nd April 2005

Pensions are a top voting issue for women, new report shows
22nd April 2005

Comment on publication of Health Select Committee's sixth report on NHS continuing care
10th April 2005

Age Concern's response to increases in Council Tax for 2005-06
23rd March 2005

'Planning now will pay off later': Age Concern's response to the Government's ageing strategy opportunity age
23rd March 2005

Age Concern's response to Labour's manifesto: New opportunities for later life forward not back
23rd March 2005

Age Concern's response to the Social Care Green Paper - independence, well-being and choice
21st March 2005

Age Concern's response to the BUDGET
16th March 2005

Age Concern's response to Social Exclusion Unit's 'Excluded Older People' report
15th March 2005

Age Concern England response to launch of Liberal Democrats' mini manifesto for pensioners
10th March 2005

Age Concern response to the government's principals of pension reform
24th February 2005

Age Concern response to launch of Conservative manifesto for older people
22nd February 2005

Age Concern statement in response to Liberal Democrats women's manifesto
22nd February 2005

Age Concern statement in response to Conservative announcement on pledges to older people
21st February 2005

House of Lords grants leave to appeal to Mr John Rutherford and Mr Samuel Bentley
11th February 2005

Government risks losing crucial swing voters
10th February 2005

Age Concern response to DWP benefit take-up figures announced today
8th February 2005

Age Concern response to latest pension credit take up figures
3rd February 2005

Age Concern's response to the DWP's proposed reform of Incapacity Benefit in the 5-year plan
2nd February 2005

Age Concern response to the launch of the Pension Service Partnership Fund
25th January 2005

Employers must do more to prevent new generation of poverty-stricken pensioners
10th January 2005 ("To save or not to save: workers' pensions and provision for retirement" report)

Age Concern's response to the PRE-BUDGET REPORT
2nd December 2004

Age Concern's comment on Stephen Ladyman's announcement to review care home standards
28th October 2004

Age Concern Response to the Committee of Public Accounts Report on the Criminal Records Bureau
28th October 2004

Age Concern response to age discrimination report by Personnel Today and research firm NOP
26th October 2004

Age Concern's response to the Pensions Commission's report
12th October 2004

Time to relegate ageism, says new campaign
28th September 2004

Age Concern's Response To DWP Research Into New Direct Payment System
24th September 2004

Age Concern Reveals Britain's Star Grandparent
23rd September 2004

Check the small print before travelling abroad
20th August 2004

Age Concern response to Government's council tax statement
20th July 2004

Millions of workers condemned to poverty
19th July 2004

Office of Fair Trading doorstep selling campaign
13th July 2004

Age Concern's response to the comprehensive spending review
12th July 2004

Age Concern's comment on Stephen Ladyman's progress report on continuing care
22nd June 2004

Age Concern's response to the Health Select Committee report on Elder Abuse
20th April 2004

Queen's speech
26th November 2003

Age Concern comment on the Government's announcement on a Commission for Equality and Human Rights
30th October 2003

Age Concern reveals Britain's star grandparent
15th October 2003

Who are Britain's best grandparents?
6th October 2003

Government faces 'baby boom backlash'
1st September 2003

Pensions not a priority for women says new research
13th August 2003

Age Concern comment on The Government's announcement of the 'Age Matters' consultation on plans to outlaw age discrimination in employment by 2006
2nd July 2003

Age Concern survey shows: Fear of street crime sentences older people to a life inside
20th May 2003

Age Concern initiative set to ensure voices of black and minority ethnic elders influence change
19th May 2003

Age Concern offers Silver Surfers a free world tour
12th May 2003

Age Concern response to the Chancellor's Budget statement
9th April 2003

A decade on from community care reforms - Age Concern re-writes the reference book
28th March 2003

Public wants greater choice about work in later life
20th March 2003

EU political leaders meet to discuss crisis of confidence in european pensions policies
17th March 2003

Age Concern announces support for single equality body
27th January 2003

 



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