Police Federation of England and Wales Malware Attack
Please see the below from PFEW- At approximately 2.45pm on 21 March 2019, the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) was subjected to a multi-pronged, sustained cyber-attack. This was following an initial attack on PFEW systems on 9 March. Early indications show that the attack was different from the first and has affected the […]
Later Life Ambitions response to TV licence funding
NARPO, along with our Later Life Ambitions partners, has written to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, to urge the government to continue funding the TV licence concession for over-75s. Last year the BBC launched a consultation about how to fund the TV licence fee for over 75s. Free TV licences […]
Brexit and Older People
After months of domestic political differences and negotiations with the EU, Brexit continues to dominate British politics. The long-term effect of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU remains unclear and much needs to be agreed before the future implications of Brexit can be fully understood. The government suffered a momentous defeat over the EU Withdrawal […]
New Horizons -December Newsletter
Please see our latest New Horizons Newsletter
NARPO HQ- Christmas and New Year
NARPO HQ will be closed from 24th December 2019 until 2nd January 2020. For Pensions advice please visit our website www.narpo.org For Advertising, including Job adverts and Holiday Lettings enquiries, please visit-https://narpo.org/discover/narpo-advertising/ Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year from everyone at NARPO HQ
NARPO review of 2018
2018 has been a busy year at NARPO as we continue our work to support members and help them make the most of life after the police. Our approach of supporting Life Work and Leisure after the Police was a theme of our 2018 conference, held in Torquay in September.
Help to save free TV for older people
The BBC is considering removing the right to free TV licences for the over 75s. If this is allowed to happen, it’s the most vulnerable people in our society who’ll suffer. Removing older people’s access to TV would be a cruel blow when many are already facing huge challenges.
Understanding member needs
We need your help – complete our short survey to be in with a chance to win a £100 M&S e-gift card At NARPO, we are committed to understanding the needs of our members and their families, both now and in the future. This work enables us to progress policies and undertake activities which support […]
Civil Partnerships and marriage
The Government announced on 2nd October 2018 that heterosexual couples in England and Wales will be able to choose to have a civil partnership rather than get married. It said there was “a number of legal issues to consider, across pension and family law” and ministers would now consult on the technical detail. The Equalities […]
#AgeingEqual
1st October marks the International Day of Older Persons. AGE platform Europe, the largest European network promoting the rights of older persons, has launched the #AgeingEqual campaign to raise awareness against ageism. Lasting 70 days (1st October – 10th December), the 10 week campaign will cover a specific theme each week to illustrate the widespread […]