General Election – 4th July
The time for speculation is now over with the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announcing today that the general election will
Update: Age Discrimination Legislation in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Brach had a motion carried, unanimously, at the CSPA National AGM in 2022. Relating to the lack
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
King Charles becomes the seventh successive Monarch to be Patron of the Charity.
His Majesty King Charles has graciously agreed to become Patron of The Civil Service Benevolent Fund (known as Charity for
Have your say: Share your views on the state pension
Independent Age are keen to hear about people’s attitudes towards the State Pension and how important it is as a
NFOP conference
Sally Tsoukaris, our General Secretary atteneded the conference of, our Later Life Ambitions partner, NFOP in Stockport this week. Presentations
Free initial legal advice – available to all members
There are many benefits of being a member of the CSPA from guidancce with your pension, our quartlerly magazine, The
Together against pensioner poverty
Independent Age has produced a Statement of Intent that organisations that we, The CSPA, has signed up to and show
Join us in calling for a Commissioner for Older People
During the course of the year we will be sharing information on our campaign focus areas. Those topics we feel
We’re hiring, come join the team
We’re looking to recruit a part-time, office-based Office Manager to come and join the team at our head office based
Don’t forget your photo ID on Thursday
Photo ID you’ll need You’ll need to show photo ID when voting in person in some UK elections or referendums.
Can somebody help us?
This article, written by Barrie Clement, was first published in the spring edition of The Pensioner. Being a customer of the
2 million 2 many : Parlimentary event
The General Secretary, Sally Tsoukaris attended a parliamentary event held on the 16th April – hosted by Independent Age the
Government rejects calls to withdraw plan to monitor bank accounts of pensioners
The Government has defended its proposals to give banks and other financial institutions powers to monitor the bank accounts of
Charity for Civil Servants: MEGA MILES
Our trusted partner, The Charity for Civil Servants’ are once again running their Mega Miles Challenge this year and they’re calling for
Are you prepared? England and Wales elections on 2nd May
Elections will be taking place across England and Wales on the 2nd May for: Local government elections in England Local
Campaign focus: Making transport accessible
Decent and affordable public transport is a vital line of support for older people, enabling them to retain their independence.
CSPA gets support from Pensioners Convention to raise tax thresholds
Almost a million pensioners will discover this week that their 8.5% increase in the State Pension, payable from 8 April,
Campaign focus: Transport
Over the next few months we will be sharing information on our campaign focus areas. Those topics we feel strongly
Campaign Focus: Integrated social care
Over the next few months we will be sharing information on our campaign focus areas. Those topics we feel strongly
