The campaigning
organisation for pensioners in the UK
Across the country, pensioners are getting together to actively campaign on a range of issues from the NHS and bus services, to saving local libraries and improving housing.
Individuals or groups can be as active as they want to be - and the NPC has categories of membership for all ages.
The annual Pensioners’ Parliament is widely regarded as one of the most important activities in the pensioner movement’s calendar. There is nothing else like it in the country. Find our more on the Events page.
'A Pensioners' Manifesto
The National Pensioners Convention have released their manifesto.
At the General Election, the NPC will call on all candidates to support a manifesto that puts the concerns of today’s and tomorrow’s pensioners at the heart of the political process.
The manifesto can be found here.
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Office for National Statistics Excess Winter mortality figure release
Date: Wednesday 27th November 2019
The NPC have received confirmation from the Office for National Statistics that the Excess Winter mortality release is due for publication on the 27th of November.
Previous information has been released by the ONS on the weblink below
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Lobby of Parliament
As of yet, no date has been set for the annual lobby of Parliament. This was as a result of Parliament not sitting and a lack of focus on domestic policy resulting from Brexit uncertainties. When we have details for the NPC lobby, we will endeavour to let you and our affiliates know the arrangements at the earliest possible occasion.
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November Campaign!
November's edition of the Campaign! bulletin is now available. Colour version here or black and white here.
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NPC Consultation Responses
The NPC submission for the consultation on Fuel Poverty Strategy for England can be found here
The NPC submission to the House of Lords Select Committee on Democracy and Digital Technologies can be found here
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A Letter to Boris
The NPC have written to the Prime Minister about the TV licence for the over 75s. A copy of the letter can be found here. We are asking for everyone to write to or email the PM and tell him about their experiences of what a free TV licence means to them or a relative.
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Petition
Sign a petition here to oppose the BBC's plans to means-test, reduce or remove the over 75s' TV licence.
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Intergenerational Briefing
Read the NPC’s response to the House of Lords' report on intergenerational fairness here.
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Age Audit
The NPC is calling for an end to the claim that "Pensioners have never had it so good." Read the new Age Audit here.
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Press Release
The NPC has called for the Energy Minister to resign, following the release of official figures showing the highest winter death rate among pensioners since the mid-1970s. Read the press statement here.
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Newsletters
The NPC produces regular newsletters looking at the various aspects of older people's lives. You can read the latest editions below:
What do we do?
The NPC’s main objective is to promote the welfare and interests of all pensioners, as a way of securing dignity, respect and financial security in retirement.
The NPC organises rallies and lobbies of MPs, leads delegations to parliament and makes submissions to government on policies affecting older people.
Who do we represent?
The NPC represents around 1 million members in over 1,000 different organisations across the UK.
The NPC campaigns for both today's and tomorrow's pensioners, and uniting the generations in defence of the welfare state and public services is an important part of our work.
In the news
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Why should you get involved?
What is the Pensioners' Parliament?
Find out what we stand for
Decent State Pensions
Accessible
Transport
Universal Benefits
Ending
Fuel Poverty
A National Care Service
