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Campaigning and Influencing

As part of the national Age Concern Federation, we work to influence policy and practice on matters which affect older people, because we know that a positive change in government policy will have the biggest impact for the largest number of older people.  And we’re good at it.  In a recent survey of MPs, Age Concern was voted the most effective campaigning charity in the country.

Politicians need to pay a great deal of attention to the voices of older people.  Research shows that older people do not consistently vote for the same party – they vote for the party that offers them the best deal.

Recent and on-going national campaigns include:

• campaigning for an increase in the basic state pension and an end to means- related benefits
• a particular focus on women’s pensions and
• our campaign to end age discrimination in all its forms
• "Hungry to be Heard" - the scandal of malnourished older people in hospital
• and much more!

To find out more about our Campaigning and Influencing work, please contact:  Eileen O’Rourke, Information and Advice Officer.

You can ring her on 01204 382411
or e-mail  eileenorourkeageconcernbolton.org.uk
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