Worrying about rising costs and managing your income can be stressful but whether it's advice, answering your questions or checking you're getting the support you're entitled to, Independent Age is here to help.

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#StressAwarenessMonth

We're #recruiting an Adviser (Generalist).

We are looking for applicants with a good level of knowledge of welfare benefits, social care and housing as well as experience in a high-volume advice service.

Closes 6 May 📆

Apply here: jobs.independentage.org/Vacancy.aspx?r…

Think you or someone you know could be entitled to #AttendanceAllowance but not sure where to begin?

Check out our handy factsheet for advice and information around making an application and support with who can claim: independentage.org/disability-ben…

Too many of older people aren't receiving support they're entitled to and which could make a difference.

Make sure the people you care about aren't missing out. Learn more about eligibility, how to apply and the help that's available here:
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We're #recruiting an Adviser (Health, Housing and Social Care)

Applicants should have knowledge of Health and Social Care or Housing as they relate to older people and experience of working in a high volume advice setting.

Closes 6 May 📆

Apply here: jobs.independentage.org/Vacancy.aspx?r…

Got questions or concerns about your situation? Or asking on behalf of someone you know? Get in touch...

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Almost 30% of older private renters live in non-decent homes. It goes without saying that no one should be living like this. It's time to fix unsafe homes.

We're supporting #SafeHomesNow so that no one in England has to live in a home risking their health ageing-better.org.uk/safe-homes-now

We're #recruiting an Adviser (Housing and Welfare Benefits)

If you have experience of working within an high volume advice setting and want to provide support to older people, their families and carers, visit our website.

Closes 6 May📆

Apply here: jobs.independentage.org/Vacancy.aspx?r…

Know how to claim your State Pension when you reach the right age?

While you should get a letter inviting you to claim your SP, you can still claim online, by post or post. Find out more: independentage.org/get-advice/mon…

Need further help? Give us a ring for free on 0800 319 6789

Looking for a challenge?

Whether it's walking, jumping out of a plane or even just hosting a bake sale, there's a whole host of ways you can support older people living with financial insecurity.

Find out more about how you can make a difference: independentage.org/events

There are 880,000 older people missing out on Pension Credit, despite being eligible.

Every day we hear from older people who aren't receiving support they're entitled to and which could make a difference.

This is a widespread issue which needs change.
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22% of people aged over 65 were providing unpaid care in March 2022.

Carers UK is calling on all political parties to prioritise unpaid carers at the upcoming #GeneralElection .

Sign their open letter to the future PM, to help ensure every carer gets the support they need 👇

In the UK, more and more people are renting in later life and facing problems such spiralling rents and insecure tenancies.

That's why we are campaigning to improve the rights of older renters: independentage.org/our-housing-wo…

For renting advice: independentage.org/renting-privat…

A huge thank you and good luck to our incredible #LondonMarathon runners today! 🏃

We'll be cheering on our team of eight runners including members of Pension Insurance Corporation and our own Corporate Partnerships Manager, Adam Whiteley 🎉

Take on a challenge today: independentage.org/events

Did you know? 💭 If you're in urgent financial need and you're waiting for your first benefit payment, you can apply for a short-term advance and often receive the funds the same day.

Find advice on the extra help that's available for those struggling: independentage.org/extra-help-ess…

To highlight the life-changing work of our Helpline and the solutions our advisers can offer, we commissioned a series of videos which capture the reality of later life and feature actors Sue Holderness, Vincent Ebrahim and Jane Asher.

Find out more: medium.com/independent-ag…

Know someone finding money tight at the moment?

With 880,000 people not receiving Pension Credit, despite being eligible, it's important that the people you care about check they're not missing out on vital support.

Find out more here: independentage.org/information/ad…

Last month we brought older people together with @CarolineNokes and @CarolynHarris24 from Women & Equalities Committee to talk about the reality of growing older in the UK.

Many community champions said a #VoiceForLaterLife would make a difference. Find out more: independentage.org/campaigning/co…