Theme: Campaigns

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1. 20 Million Votes.
   

   http://www.20millionvotes.org.uk/
   Age Concern's campaign: "We want the next UK government to increase the state pension, combat ageism and build effective public services to support us all in an ageing society."
2. 45-65.com.
   

   http://www.45-65.com/
   News and articles. Comprehensive and thoughtful. Register to get at the best stuff.
3. Age Positive.
   

   http://www.agepositive.gov.uk/
   "Promotes the benefits of employing a mixed-age workforce that includes older and younger people. We encourage employers to make decisions about recruitment, training and retention that do not discriminate against someone because of their age. We use publications, research, press, events and awards initiatives to get the message across - and to help employers prepare for legislation in 2006 to outlaw age discrimination in employment."
4. Draft Older People's Strategy.
   

   http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/strategies/older_people/index.jsp
   "The launch of the draft Older People's Strategy marks the beginning of a three month consultation period that ends on 8 February 2006. The Mayor has prioritised four key areas for action. He will:
   * Challenge negative perceptions of older people and fully recognise the contribution they make to London.
   * Take action to reduce pensioner poverty in London.
   * Promote high quality social care.
   * Support those valuable discretionary services which can make so much difference to older people's lives."
   The full document can be downloaded (in PDF and RTF formats) from this link.
5. FiftyOn.
   

   http://www.fiftyon.co.uk/
   "Online magazine targeted at the over 50s, with a focus on promoting career opportunities for this age group, which often faces discrimination."
6. Heyday.
   

   http://www.heyday.org.uk/
   A not-for-profit membership organisation for all people who are thinking about, planning for or in retirement.
7. London Older People's Strategies Group.
   

   http://www.lopsg.org.uk/
   "The London Older People's Strategies Group (LOPSG) is an umbrella forum with members representing over 200 older people's organisations across the capital. We were set up in 2000 to engage with Mayor Ken Livingstone on issues affecting the lives of London's older people, and are recognised as his principal forum for consultation with older Londoners."
8. National Pensioners Convention.
   

   http://www.npcuk.org/
   Umbrella body for pensioners' groups throughout the UK.
9. Occupational Pensioners' Alliance.
   

   http://www.opalliance.org.uk/
   "A democratic, non-party-political organisation of occupational pensioners' associations in the UK."
10. Older People's Advocacy Alliance.
    

    http://www.opaal.org.uk/
    "A registered charity with approximately 100 member groups, seeking to give strategic lead in the development of independent advocacy for older people."
11. Opportunity Age.
    

    http://www.dwp.gov.uk/opportunity_age/
    A strategy document looking at issues facing British society as people live longer, healthier lives. The report complements the Government's six principles for pension reform and the work of the Pensions Commission by focusing on other aspects of economic and social life affected by demographic change: employment, healthier and more active ageing and services, such as health, care and housing.

1. eGovernment.
2. Hackney : Community Engagement.
3. London : Age Concern.
4. Senior Citizens : Age Discrimination.
5. Senior Citizens : Events.
6. Senior Citizens : Media.
7. Senior Citizens : Organisations.
8. Senior Citizens : Research.
9. Services and Advice : Employment.
10. Services and Advice : Volunteering.