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06.01.20NPC calls for clarity on second COVID-19 jab & home support for those who are shielding.The National Pensioners’ Convention is asking the government for more information on the Prime Minister’s “invisible shield” measures to protect the elderly and vulnerable during the new Covid-19 lockdown. The NPC welcomes Prime Minister Boris …

We have produced an update on the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine across Essex that you can download. From today this slide deck will also be available online where it will be updated regularly here:eput.nhs.uk/news-events/coronavirus/coronavirus-vaccine/Kind regards,Stakeholder update on COVID-19 vaccination programme  Communications teamMid and South Essex Clinical Commissioning GroupsCopyright © 2020 Mid …

SOUTHEND & DISTRICT PENSIONER’S CAMPAIGN January 2021 At your age people expect you to be calm, dignified and sober – disappoint them! The Outlook Altho I wish everyone a Happy New Year I fear it will be a long time coming.  At the moment, ie, early January we have to …

SOUTHEND & DISTRICT PENSIONER’S CAMPAIGN December 2020 Merry Christmas In Committee We were pleased that the Balmoral Centre reopened as covid safe after the November lockdown expired.  Note, this holds good for members meetings.  As the next is in a few days time,   we had to consider its catering.  We …

 The December issue of Campaign! is out now Great stories include:  NPC calls for Older People’s Commissioner at Human Rights webinar Pensions & Incomes WP meets BBC Policy Director MPs must save universal entitlements Public Transport may not recover unless action taken  and much much more…You can download the campaign fromhttps://www.npcuk.org/post/campaign-bulletin

SOUTHEND & DISTRICT PENSIONER’S CAMPAIGN November 2020 The best part of living is to know how to grow old gracefully! Barbara Armitage Our congratulations to her on nomination as a “Good for Leigh Winner”.  Mentioned is her working life as a social worker for SBC and ECC, her work for …

BBC to consult NPC after over 75s free licence summit with new Director General Tim Davie The BBC will meet with the National Pensioners Convention to better understand issues around a raft of concerns affecting the UK’s oldest and most vulnerable. NPC will continue to brief the BBC on our views on …

Information on travelling and mixing households between COVID medium and high alert level areas Please see below information on COVID-alert levels and how it affects travel and household mixing across those areas: The restrictions apply to you as an individual. If you live in a medium alert area (such as …

Southend & District Pensioners President: David Norman MBE. Margaret Haydon 18 Fremantle                        Shoeburyness August 2020                                                                                     SS3 9HU Dear Member, We have all had a challenging year and I would to thank you all for your continuing support of the lottery. During the lockdown the Committee met in the garden at …

SOUTHEND & DISTRICT PENSIONER’S CAMPAIGN October 2020 Notice posted at an Army Barracks.  “Beds will be made up as laid down in Standing Orders” Covid 19, SBC’s Advice on 15 October The pandemic has been going on for a long time now and we cannot thank people enough for the …

Dear Consultee We have started the process of talking to people about what they would like to see for the future of transport in Southend. This will inform our forthcoming Interim Transport Strategy, and further work in the future on a new Local Transport Plan. Right now, we want you …

What do you think of cyclists on our pavements? What do think of our local Care Services? What do you think about the over 75’s paying for a Television Licence? Let us know e mail hello@southendpensioners.org.uk

President: Cllr David Norman MBE. Vice-Chairman’s Report Annual General Meeting 20th February 2019 Our 33rd year has been a largely positive one with a number of improvements being made. The loss of Ron Kennedy was a significant blow to us all, and he will be remembered for his great contribution …

SOUTHEND & DISTRICT PENSIONS CAMPAIGN TREASURER’S REPORT FOR AGM 2018-19 Status The audited accounts show the liquid assets were Co-op bank balance, £1333.50 and cash £37.75 making a total of £1,371.25  There were no liabilities.  There are also fixed assets valued at £65 consisting of depreciatable equipment.  These are the …

SOUTHEND & DISTRICT PENSIONER’S CAMPAIGN September 2020 “The older you get the more important it is not act your age” Covid 19 consequence As we lost many meetings due to the virus your committee decided we had paid insurance while our insurer was off risk.  The request for a refund …

Southend & District Pensioner President: David Norman MBE. Margaret Haydon 18 Fremantle                        Shoeburyness August 2020                                                                                     SS3 9HU Dear Member, We have all had a challenging year and I would to thank you all for your continuing support of the lottery. During the lockdown the Committee met in the garden at …

SOUTHEND & DISTRICT PENSIONER’S CAMPAIGN August 2020 “You know you have reached middle age when a broad mind and a narrow waist exchange places” Obesity In its wisdom the government in looking for something to blame has settled on peoples bodies. They call it a war.  I expect it will …

Funding the BBC It won’t be long before some of us will again have to coff up for a licence to watch TV. Organisations like the National Pensioners Convention have been yelling and screaming on behalf of the over 75’s and Boris has ‘promised’ to make funding aunty a government …

OLD PEOPLE’S DAY – 1st OCTOBER 2020 The Care Crisis – what questions do you want to ask? Dear NPC Member, The National Pensioner’s Convention intends to hold an emergency debate on the country’s ailing care sector for national Old People’s Day on Thursday, 1st October 2020. The details are still being …