The OFN Blog

Updates from the OFN

OFN Tells PM to Reconsider Winter Fuel Allowance Removal

Older Feminist Network writes to the Prime Minister to urge him to reconsider removing the winter fuel allowance from pensioners.

Feedback to the Cass Review Submitted by the OFN

The OFN responds to the Cass Report: Independent review of gender
identity services for children
and young people

OFN Response to Age UK Factsheet 16 Trans Issues and Later Life (July 23)

The OFN calls for a more informed and evidence-based approach to transgender issues in later life.

Solidarity with Nurses

Solidarity with Nurses

OFN Member Wendy joined the nurses’ picket line yesterday to show solidarity with the nurses in their struggle for fair pay.

An Update on Hillcroft College

An Update on Hillcroft College

OFN member Molly shares the latest plans for the Hillcroft College, providing affordable courses for women who have missed out on education opportunities.

Deeds Not Words

Deeds Not Words

Some thoughts on women’s achievements in 100 years, based on Helen Pankhurst’s The Story of Women’s Rights Then and Now, Sceptre, 2018.

What is an Older Woman?

What is an Older Woman?

In this post, I’ll look at the different ways our society defines the Older Woman and why for the women of the OFN, age is just a number!

My Gold Plated Pension?!

My Gold Plated Pension?!

Cheryl, a retired teacher, tracks her pension contributions and looks at why, after retirement, her pension income is shockingly low.

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