NPC Statement on end of Covid-19 Restrictions
PM says we will see more deaths NPC asks ‘have we not had too many already?’ Many older and vulnerable people will be afraid to go out...
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NATIONAL PENSIONERS CONVENTION
The campaigning organisation for older people in the UK
CORONAVIRUS - COVID-19
National Pensioners Convention
May 10, 20211 min read
The NPC Report
The NPC Report - April 2019 - March 2021 details the amazing work the NPC has done over the last two years to campaign on issues...
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National Pensioners Convention
Apr 12, 20211 min read
APPG on Vulnerable Groups to Pandemics
Read the letter from the APPG on Vulnerable Groups to Pandemics to Professor Chris Witty Download the letter below
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National Pensioners Convention
Mar 26, 20211 min read
One year on: the impact of COVID-19 on the lives of people approaching later life
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on our lives – on individuals and society as a whole. The cumulative effect of the disease...
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National Pensioners Convention
Mar 12, 20214 min read
People’s Covid Inquiry
NPC GS tells People’s Covid Inquiry that care funding cuts may have impacted badly on scale of tragedy Years of government funding cuts...
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National Pensioners Convention
Feb 10, 20213 min read
Government must assess equality impact of every policy
The Women and Equalities Committee has published its report on coronavirus and the gendered economic impact. The report has found that...
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National Pensioners Convention
Feb 10, 20211 min read
NPC calls for independent public inquiry into the 100,000+ deaths from COVID-19 in the UK
The NPC has written to Boris Johnson, MP, Prime Minister and Rt.Hon. Matt Hancock, MP, Secretary of State for Health & Social Care...
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National Pensioners Convention
Jan 29, 20213 min read
Calls for Public Inquiry into ‘staggering’ 100k Covid-19 deaths
UK’s largest older people’s campaign group calls for Public Inquiry into ‘staggering’ 100k Covid-19 deaths ‘We must know why the UK is...
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National Pensioners Convention
Jan 6, 20212 min read
NPC calls for clarity on second COVID-19 jab & home support for those who are shielding
The National Pensioners’ Convention is asking the government for more information on the Prime Minister’s “invisible shield" measures to...
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National Pensioners Convention
Jan 5, 20211 min read
Getting your vaccine? Dont forget your NHS number.
"A plea from NHS staff. Please, please, please make sure you and your family all dig out your NHS number and have a copy of it...
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National Pensioners Convention
Nov 27, 20201 min read
Excess Winter Deaths reach 28,300
An estimated 28,300 excess winter deaths occurred in England and Wales in winter 2019 to 2020, which was 19.6% higher than winter 2018 to...
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National Pensioners Convention
Oct 19, 20201 min read
Care Homes (England) Briefing Paper
The NPC has produced a briefing paper on the recent Amnesty International Care Homes (England) report. The briefing from NPC shows how...
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National Pensioners Convention
Oct 8, 20202 min read
Amnesty International Care Homes Report
Amnesty International have published a damning report about care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. As lockdown began, thousands of...
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National Pensioners Convention
Aug 26, 20201 min read
‘Do Not Resuscitate’ letters
Further to National Pensioners’ Convention calling for an urgent inquiry after a new report revealed some care home staff were told to...
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National Pensioners Convention
Aug 24, 20202 min read
NPC calls for urgent inquiry into ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ policy
The National Pensioners’ Convention is calling for an urgent inquiry after a new report revealed some care home staff were told to put...
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National Pensioners Convention
Aug 10, 20202 min read
Scam Alerts
The NPC are sharing just some of the latest scams with regards to TV Licensing, Test & Trace and COVID-19. Please be ever vigilant and see t
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National Pensioners Convention
Aug 3, 20201 min read
NPC Office Hours
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National Pensioners Convention
Jun 3, 20202 min read
How can older people can get the new Test & Trace App if they don’t have smartphones?
The National Pensioners’ Convention has asked the chair of the Government’s Covid-19 test and trace programme what provision is being...
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National Pensioners Convention
Apr 20, 20201 min read
PPE Enquiry
The NPC are in full support of the The TUC's call for a public inquiry into PPE planning, procurement and distribution failures. Read the...
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National Pensioners Convention
Apr 19, 20201 min read
NPC NHS Privatisation Letters
Read the NPC Letters to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Health & Social Care and supporting information about NHS...
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National Pensioners Convention
Apr 13, 20201 min read
Scale of tragedy in our care homes need not be happening
Jan Shortt, General Secretary of the National Pensioners’ Convention, the UK’s largest campaigning organisation for older people, said...
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National Pensioners Convention
Apr 7, 20201 min read
Generations United
Support the NHS & Key Workers with the NPC Generations United poster
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National Pensioners Convention
Apr 6, 20202 min read
CARE HOME GUIDANCE
The National Pensioners’ Convention is calling on the Government to urgently reconsider new guidelines on the discharge of hospital...
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National Pensioners Convention
Mar 31, 20203 min read
PPE CRISIS
The National Pensioners’ Convention is appalled that weeks into the Coronavirus emergency medical and care staff are still without...
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National Pensioners Convention
Mar 18, 20204 min read
SOCIAL DISTANCING
See the NPC statement on Social Distancing, PHE advice and our office. The NPC understands that many of you are anxious, dismayed and in...
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National Pensioners Convention
Mar 5, 20202 min read
CORONAVIRUS STATEMENT
NPC calls for closer monitoring of older people as the Coronavirus spreads. Many with pre-existing health conditions will be...
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National Pensioners Convention
Feb 5, 20201 min read
CORONAVIRUS
For the latest advice from the NHS on Coronavirus – or it’s medical name, Covid-19 ​ please click on this link below: ​​...
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BBC INTERVIEW
13.03.20
NPC General Secretary Jan Shortt talks to BBC Breakfast about the growing concern for already isolated older people with health issues who’re not online. Some are reporting they can’t phone & make GP appointments as Surgery voicemails say they must book via internet.
CORONAVIRUS
05.03.20
NPC General Secretary Jan Shortt talks to BBC Newcastle’s Alfie and Anna at Breakfast about the older people who are most in danger from Coronavirus – those who live alone.
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