Very good news for older people in poverty - especially for the c35% who are entitled to but not receiving Pension Credit and those a little above PC threshold. Independent Age for full statement

From 6 April 2026, the State Pension age is increasing from 66 to 67. If you're aged 65 or 66, it is important to check when you will be able to claim your State Pension via the State Pension age calculator Share today📢 Make sure you're in the know: independentage.org/get-advice/mon…

Our volunteers help us improve the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life by sharing and reviewing our information, campaigning, or by telling their own stories. Discover our volunteering opportunities and how you’ll make a difference: independentage.org/volunteering

Nearly one million older people are missing out on #PensionCredit despite being eligible. We want our advice to reach the people who need it which is why we offer information on this financial support in languages including Polish, Urdu and Punjabi: independentage.org/pension-credit…

Positive action is needed from across society to significantly move the dial for older people in poverty now, and those who might experience it in the years to come. The UK Government has a significant role to play. independentage.org/together-again…

📢 ONE DAY TO GO UNTIL #IAConference25! We'll be exploring how to end poverty in later life - join the conversation by using the hashtag and keeping an eye on our socials. Learn more about our work ahead of the Poverty in later life conference: medium.com/independent-ag…

The vast majority of people of all ages want poverty in later life tackled… read our fascinating Independent Age polling ⬇️

What a powerful panel - the lived experience session at our ⁦Independent Age⁩ conference today reflecting on the impact of poverty in later life.

Thank you to the wonderful ⁦Bola Mosuro⁩ for facilitating this powerful lived experience panel ⁦Independent Age⁩ conference

Our ⁦Independent Age⁩ polling showed people want the Govt to prioritise the needs of older people in poverty…

Shama Women's Centre Bola Mosuro Our second session today at #IAConference25 will explore our new research. The new report highlights that despite stereotypes of intergenerational tensions, financial hardship in later life is a real concern for the public.

Shama Women's Centre Bola Mosuro Joanna Elson Andrew Harrop #IAConference25: attendees are now discussing the report findings while Independent Age colleagues highlight the challenges we know older people on a low income are facing.

what a rich discussion at #IAConference25 on the groups of those in later life poverty of most concern - women, tenants and the oldest. Evidence- based, insightful and compassionate.

Shama Women's Centre Bola Mosuro Joanna Elson Andrew Harrop Morgan Vine Paul Lewis Debbie Abrahams “That lack of security for tenure for a growing number of older people privately renting is worrying.” Financial journalist Paul Lewis explains how older renters are among groups likely to face poverty in later life.

Shama Women's Centre Bola Mosuro Joanna Elson Andrew Harrop Morgan Vine Paul Lewis Debbie Abrahams Debbie Abrahams CEO Joanna Elson: "When we work together we really can change things" And with that #IAConference25 comes to a close. It's been a brilliant day full of thoughtful discussion and discovery. An enormous thank you to all our panellists and guests for joining us today.

Shama Women's Centre Bola Mosuro Joanna Elson Andrew Harrop Morgan Vine Paul Lewis Debbie Abrahams Debbie Abrahams If our insights from #IAConference25 have inspired you, you can help us take action. Join us as a campaigner and hear the latest on our plans and how you can make a difference. Together we can end poverty in later life. campaigns.independentage.org/page/79357/sub…

We had an incredible time at #IAConference25, sharing experiences and discussing the ways that we can end poverty in later life. As our Chief Executive Joanna Elson concluded: "When we work together we really can change things." independentage.org/PovertyInLater…

In our evidence session on older people in the housing sector, Morgan Vine from Independent Age told us about the worrying measures some tenants are taking due to financial hardship.

Good to hear civil society minister Stephanie Peacock MP - patron of a dementia charity in her constituency - appreciating the huge contribution across the UK made by charities in their communities. ⁦ACEVO⁩

Chief Executive Joanna Elson: The #TripleLock is by no means perfect, but in the short-term it is vital as it protects the often dangerously low income of older people living in financial hardship. express.co.uk/news/politics/…