Over the years I have worked with a number of charities. I am currently working with Age UK, the charity formed from Age Concern & Help the Aged, which offers information and advice on benefits, care, age discrimination and computer courses.
Last Thursday I was at the House Of Commons taking photos for Age UK and Age Action Alliance: a coalition of charities, businesses and other organisations which aim to take coordinated action to improve later life. The event was organised to promote the campaign “Spread the Warmth”.
Each year tens of thousands of older people become seriously ill or even die because of the cold. Age UK is campaigning for action to tackle this issue and as part of this we are highlighting the issue with MPs to encourage them to take action.
MPs were photographed with a message of support for the campaign and I was also available to photograph speeches from MP’s and campaigners. Security at the Houses Of Parliament is obviously very tight and the photos taken are not available for public view but will be used by Age UK and Age Action Alliance to promote various campaigns.
While I was at Westminster I did take some photos that I can share, including this night view from the Pavilion Terrace.
View from Terrace Pavilion, Westminster
Many thanks to Mary Milne and the Age UK team, Age Action Alliance and all participating MPs and campaigners. The event was a big success and I look forward to seeing the images used over the next few weeks.
