At Independent Age, we're hearing more and more stories like Steve's. There are a range of solutions that would make a difference to people in this situation, but we need action from UK Govt & others inews.co.uk/news/numb-cold… #poverty #winterfuelpayment #costofliving #energybills

Today Independent Age has been shining a spotlight on older people living in poverty in #Scotland, and sharing what the Scottish and UK Governments can do to tackle poverty in later life. Thanks to Mark Diffley Diffley Partnership for their great work on this project

We've been looking into pensioner poverty to find out how to improve access to and take-up of Pension Credit and other support. 📹 Watch Gareth Morgan share with us the challenges people may face and why they don't claim for benefits.

Great atmosphere cheering with Independent Age at the #londonlandmarks half marathon today. Always so inspiring seeing all the runners

Beautiful blossom at #KewGardens this weekend #blossom #blossoms #blossomwatch #Kew #blossomtree #cherryblossom #spring

"We regularly speak to people who have sleepless nights because at any point, with no warning, they can be evicted and have to find a new home. That can be incredibly difficult for older people" Hear from Morgan Vine on BBC Radio 4 #YouAndYours: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… 📻 30.49

A new report out from us Independent Age this week looking at the challenges faced by older private renters living on a low income and older landlords to keep their homes energy efficient. #renter #renters #renting #housing #energy

Calling #campaigners!! We have a fantastic #charityjob at Independent Age. We're looking for a creative, collaborative, strategic, and politically astute #Campaigns Manager with strong experience supporting people with lived experience. Please share jobs.independentage.org/Vacancy.aspx?r…

The Yorkshire Tea advert with #SarahLancashire playing Catherine Cawood is spectacular

Thanks to all the amazing #londonmarathon2025 runners who raised money today for Independent Age and to everyone else who gave it a go (even if you didn't finish) - absolutely inspirational #run #runners #running #marathon #londonmarathon

Some very interesting insights from the PPI on which groups are more likely to live on a low pension in later life. It echoes some work Independent Age will launch later this month pensionspolicyinstitute.org.uk/research-libra…

Fantastic blog from Paul Kissack on the need to reject 'there is no alternative' narratives. "Government is all about making choices. To govern is to choose." Policymakers need to be less TINA and more RICH medium.com/@paul.kissack/…

Great to join Age UK in Westminster yesterday for their Act Now Age Better launch. Powerful words from Paul Farmer about the importance of upholding the rights of older people. Independent Age fully support the need for a Commissioner for Older People in England and Scotland

Great to attend Money and Mental Health launch yesterday. Inspiring speeches from Martin Lewis, Helen Undy, members of the MMHPI research community and corporate partners who support their work

Nearly 750,000 pensioner households may currently be experiencing water poverty. This could rise to one million by 2029/30 💧 A report we released last year highlights how a single social tariff could make a difference to those on a low income Read more: independentage.org/policy-and-res…

Our new report shines a spotlight on the different groups of #olderpeople who don't have enough money to live on, inc those receiving everything they're entitled to but still making severe cut backs. Thanks to all who shared their story and to Michelle Ravenor for excellent work

Manchester shining bright today. Great to meet Graham Whitham this a.m and learn more about the fantastic work of Resolve Poverty. Then this p.m I got to speak to the retired members of UsdawUnion about how Independent Age supports older people in poverty

Sounds positive but older people living on a low income need clarity quickly on who will receive Winter Fuel Payment next year. This could be increasing the income threshold and/or extending it to people on other social security entitlements such as Housing Benefit

Great blog from Michelle Ravenor Independent Age shining a light on the inequalities that exist among older people living on a low income, and what can be done to improve the systems #pension #pensioners #winterfuelpayment #olderpeople #poverty medium.com/independent-ag…

Just watched #TheBalladOfWallisIsland and it was absolutely exceptional! Tim Key, Tom Basden, Carey Mulligan and everyone involved were sublime. Funny, heartwarming and painful. Loved it. The Ballad of Wallis Island youtu.be/T9smxlnKNz0?si…