Despite legislation, campaigning and some additional resources over the last decades, inequalities remain, are getting worse, with xenophobia on the rise. This trend has not been halted by voluntary services. With current governments and ideologies there is no sign of a change of direction.  In this landscape what is happening to elders from black and minority ethnic populations, who face double jeopardy, marginalised as older people and as minorities.The NCIA Inquiry will be looking at the impact of cuts, austerity and privatisation on BME Elders and will look at what sort of voluntary action or approaches are needed for a radical response. read more