Author Archives: Islington Pensioners Forum
← Older posts Newer posts →Opposition to NHS Accountable Care Organisations
February 8, 2018The High Court on Friday 26 January granted permission to Professor Stephen Hawking, Dr Colin Hutchinson, Professor Allyson Pollock, Professor Sue Richards and Dr Graham Winyard to bring a judicial review against the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedInteresting speakers at our Forum
February 8, 2018Nina Byrd spoke at our January Forum. Straight from university, Nina is a “breath of fresh air” in the National Pensioners Convention (NPC), where she has joined the team as the Assistant National Officer. Already she is making a difference … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedBeat the scammers!
December 20, 2017In this day and age we are being bombarded with phone and email scammers,who only have one thing on their mind. TO GET IN TO YOUR BANK DETAILS PHONE SCAMMERS Always be on guard when you get a call from … Read more
Posted in NewsHousing crisis – one of the most important domestic issues
December 20, 2017We were pleased to have our old friend, lawyer Liz Davies at our November meeting to speak on the housing crisis. In a nutshell, she said: The housing crisis is one of the most important domestic political issues. It is … Read more
Posted in HousingKey facts and figures (latest data)
October 31, 2017• Rising inflation brought about by the Brexit vote’s impact on the pound has further reduced levels of real pay and placed more strain on household budgets. • 13.5 million people – 21% of the population – were living in … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedKeeping your fuel bills down
October 31, 2017Angelic Energy is owned by Islington Council. It is a not-for-profit energy provider bringing low cost gas and electricity to Londoners. The aim is simple: to save you money on your energy bills. Fuel poverty affects so many people, and … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedThe Pensioners Parliament – by Irma Gomez
June 15, 2017The conference was at the Winter Gardens, just at the city centre of Blackpool, 100 metres from the sea, at the back of the tower, a beautiful building. The speakers gave up to date information, there were first class professionals … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedOur group sends 10 delegates to the Pensioners Parliament
June 8, 2017Islington Pensioners Forum has sent ten delegates to represent us at the Pensioners Parliament. This annual national event offers the opportunity to build a united pensioners’ movement, under the co-ordination and leadership of the National Pensioners Convention (NPC). See more … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedPacked social care meeting launches petition on social care funding
May 4, 2017Councillor Janet Burgess, Eric Gordon (Editor, Islington Tribune), Heather Wakefield (Unison National Officer), Dot Gibson (Deputy Secretary National Pensioners Convention) and George Durack (Chair of Islington Pensioners Forum) spoke at our Social Care meeting on 25 April 2017. The General Election cut … Read more
Posted in UncategorizedIslington Pensioners Forum thanks Coop customers for donation
April 4, 2017On 19 April, our team delivered our thanks to Co-op members and staff for the £4,255.95 donation from the Co-op’s community funding. We gave out thank-you leaflets to Coop customers in North Road, as well as cup cakes and lemonade generously … Read more
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