News & Events

We recently submitted our end of grant report for funding of our benefits advocacy work, to the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust York Committee. We received some excellent feedback from them. Here is what they had to say: ‘Thank you again [...]

GP practices are working really hard to support you and your families this winter. A range of professionals are on hand to help you, this could be a GP, practice nurse, pharmacist, social prescriber, dementia care coordinator, urgent care practitioner, [...]

Covid-19 restrictions have rapidly increased people’s need for the internet and online services. With frequent changes in restrictions, it has become more important to go online to find reliable information, to access vital services and support, cut household bills, maintain [...]

Grief affects us all differently and there's no specific way you should be feeling. But, while it's important to give yourself time to grieve on your own terms, drawing on the support of close friends and family can make a [...]

We would like to thank the Coronavirus Community Fund and the Two Ridings Community Foundationfor their wonderful support for OCAY. The funding we have received from the Phase 3 of the Coronavirus Community Fund is really needed and helps us [...]

Independent Age have set up a campaign called Credit where it's due. This winter, more so than ever, it’s important that people get the support they need. Too many older people have to choose whether they should heat their home [...]