I am honoured to have been shortlisted for the Older People in the Media Awards (formerly the Roses Media Awards) for the second year running.

I am shortlisted for ‘Best Independent Voice on Older People’s Issues (Independent Age special award)’ alongside Dr Ros Altmann, Richard Humphries, Professor David Oliver, Paul Burstow MP and Pippa Kelly.

Special award shortlist for the #OPMA2013 includes is @rosaltmann @bethyb1886 @RichardatKF @PaulBurstow & @piponthecommons & Dr David Oliver

— Independent Age (@IndependentAge) October 17, 2013

@IndependentAge & @Barchester_care would like to thank all nominees for bringing the issues #olderpeople face to forefront of media agenda

— Independent Age (@IndependentAge) October 17, 2013

The Awards ceremony is on 19 November 2013.