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BIRMINGHAM SETTLEMENT SAVED MY LIFE

Posted by Jan Tchamani on May 16, 2012 at 16:53 — 2 Comments

Were they really the ‘good old days’?

Posted by Kathryn on May 1, 2012 at 15:07 — 5 Comments

Margot James MP supports the call for a Minister for Older People

Posted by Grey Pride on April 17, 2012 at 12:26

Take part in landmark research project exploring whether Britain’s towns are “Grey Friendly”

Posted by Kathryn on April 10, 2012 at 9:30

Grey Pride still being discussed by MPs

Posted by Kathryn on April 3, 2012 at 11:30

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Older people denounce politicians’ record on social care

Two-thirds of older people polled by older people’s housing and care charity Anchor believe MPs are ignoring the issues which matter most to Britain’s older generation. The stark result is published ahead of an impending white paper on social care reform and comes from a nationwide survey carried out on Anchor’s behalf by pollsters ICM. The survey also found that less than one in four…See More
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Richard Alexandar commented on Penelope Young's blog post What Sustainability Example Do You Set for Younger People?
"How do we feed the world's growing population?  http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/05/24/daily-circuit-feeding-the-world-agriculture/ Age Magnificently by teaching your grandchildren about those inconvenient truths."
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Richard Alexandar commented on Jan Tchamani's blog post A JOKE THAT GOT ME HALF IN STITCHES AND HALF SAYING 'WELL, THIS COULD ACTUALLY HAPPEN...'
"Hello Jan, It wouldn't surprise me if David Cameron is actually planning that! I hope he comes for me in person.............."
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Jan Tchamani commented on Penelope Young's blog post What Sustainability Example Do You Set for Younger People?
"I'm the co-ordinator of an edible gardening project on the council estate for over-50s where I live. I'm getting recycling bins put onto the estate. We have a composter. My other half is starting a men's DIY group (the men need a…"
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Jan Tchamani posted a blog post

A JOKE THAT GOT ME HALF IN STITCHES AND HALF SAYING 'WELL, THIS COULD ACTUALLY HAPPEN...'

Here's the joke, sent by an equally grey-haired neighbour:To save the economy, David Cameron will announce shortly that he is ordering the Home Office to start deporting old people (instead of illegal immigrants) in order to lower the Pension and Benefits Bill and NHS Costs.Why? Well it makes sense:Old people are easier to catch, and will not remember how to get back home!I started crying when I thought of you.RUN OLD FRIEND RUN!!!Well... someone sent it to me and I'm not going alone!See More
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Richard Alexandar commented on Penelope Young's blog post What Sustainability Example Do You Set for Younger People?
"Hello Penelope, You sound like a busy lady. What do I do? I have been a population activist for many years, population growth being the biggest controllable threat to an overcrowded planet, which means an (eventually) uninhabitable planet for…"
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"Welcome Anne. I hope you enjoy it here-Richard."
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Richard Alexandar commented on Richard Alexandar's status
"Hello Kathryn, You're welcome. If you or anybody is/are interested, Epilepsy Society are posting links to various types of E on Twitter, this being National Epilepsy Week in the UK. Richard. "
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pensions 21 Replies

when is the pension minister going to look at the pensions we people get who stayed home as a housewife to look after family and didnt get enough stamps for a full pension a measly 98p is all i get why should we be penalised

Started by margaret rose standen. Last reply by Kevin May 17.

Social Care - A Call for Evidence 4 Replies

The Health Committee has issued an invitation to submit written evidence for its inquiry into Social care. The deadline for submitting written evidence is noon on Wednesday 26 October 2011. The Coalition Agreement recognised the “urgency of…Continue

Started by Kevin. Last reply by Kevin May 17.

Are you a "Silver Surfer"? 12 Replies

The Silver Surfer was supposed to be an all-powerful superhero, but in recent years the term has become synonymous with older people online. Here are just a couple of examples…Continue

Tags: language, names, internet, surfer, Silver

Started by Grey Pride. Last reply by Alan Cummings May 13.

We want to hear your views about the long term conditions strategy - Dept. of Health

We want to hear your views about the long term conditions strategy if you:have a long term condition or care for someone who haswork with people with long term conditions or your work affects them, such as health professionals, commissioners and…Continue

Started by Kevin May 11.

 
 
 

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