Current Activities
Southwark Pensioners Action Group
Another established group affiliated to SPC, also has an active programme of meetings and events focused on raising awareness and campaigning on issues that affect the health and independence of older people.
Recent campaigns have included opposition to the closure of the Maudsley Hospital Felix Post Unit, a specialist mental health service for older people; challenging the changes to Accident and Emergency Services which reduced specialist emergency treatment for people with mental health issues; regular lobbying of local and national politicians about the erosion of the value of the old age pension and the position of many older women who receive significantly less income than men.
If you are interested in campaigning for a better deal for pensioners, come into the Centre and find out more about SPAG's work.