Charity tackling the hidden reality of poverty in later life with advice, information, grants and campaigns. No one should face financial hardship in later life

Joined July 2009
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There are so many ways you can fundraise to make a difference for the older people we support at Independent Age, and we appreciate every single effort 💚 Take a look at our fundraising opportunities (including this year's Great North Run!) today: independentage.org/support-u…
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Across England and Wales, the postcode lottery of water support is leaving too many older people to ration this essential. A national social tariff would provide consistent support for those on low incomes. Sign the #TappedOut petition today: campaigns.independentage.org…
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1.7 million older people are living in poverty with a million more hovering on the brink. That's too many people risking their health and wellbeing to make ends meet. The UK Govt can and must change this. Help us make a difference, become a campaigner: independentage.org/campaign-…
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Support for carers can feel difficult to navigate if you're helping an older person in your work or community. This #CarersWeek, sign up to our free professional training sessions to gain a better understanding of the support available for older carers: independentage.org/advice-tr…
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Thousands of older couples aren't receiving support intended to keep them out of poverty simply because of who they love. We need an end to the unfair mixed-age couples rule. Ask your MP to support our #FixMixedAgeRule campaign: campaigns.independentage.org… Help us by sharing 📢
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Too many older people aren't receiving the support they are entitled to. Every week our Helpline hears from people who are rationing basics to get by. It doesn't have to be this way. We need a take-up strategy to ensure we can all live well in later life independentage.org/policy-an…
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Being able to afford your household bills is essential to living a dignified life. Yet too many older people are cutting basics and living in cold rooms to get by. The UK Govt must do more to support older people with costs. independentage.org/policy-an…
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Do you work with or support older people in your community? Our guides are packed full of clear, expert advice to help with the issues that matter in later life and you can order copies straight to your door. Take a look today: independentage.org/get-advic…
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Want to make a difference this #VolunteersWeek? Whether you've got a little or a lot of time to share, we're grateful for your experiences, thoughts and ideas. Here's how you can help us tackle poverty in later life: independentage.org/volunteer…
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Older people shouldn't have to ration their water because they are struggling to afford their bill. We're supporting @IndependentAge's #TappedOut petition for a national water social tariff to ensure consistent, reliable help with water bills for those that need it👇
Where you live shouldn’t determine the level of financial support you receive for your water bills, but the current system means too many older people are having to ration this essential. Sign the #TappedOut petition for a national social tariff: campaigns.independentage.org…
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We're hiring a Participation Manager to be responsible for developing a lived experience participation network. Applicants should have an understanding of potential barriers with exceptional organisation and communication skills. Closes: 14 June Apply: jobs.independentage.org/Vaca…
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Happy birthday to Bill Paterson! It was great working with Bill on our calls for a pensioner poverty strategy in Scotland. We hope you have a brilliant day 💚 Take a look back at Bill's video here: youtu.be/NV_q3mveALQ
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We're looking for an Adviser to join as an integral part of the day-to-day delivery of our Advice and Support Service. The role will provide specialist support on Scottish Housing, Social Care and Welfare Benefits. Closes: 15 June Apply: jobs.independentage.org/Vaca…
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Where you live shouldn’t determine the level of financial support you receive for your water bills, but the current system means too many older people are having to ration this essential. Sign the #TappedOut petition for a national social tariff: campaigns.independentage.org…
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We're developing our new strategy as part of our goal to end poverty in later life. To help inform our work, we're asking organisations and individuals we've worked with to take a short survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… Responses are anonymous and confidential. Closes Fri 5 June.
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Happy birthday to acting icon Brian Cox! We hugely appreciated Brian's support during our campaign to reverse the damaging Winter Fuel Payment changes. From all of us at Independent Age, we hope you have an amazing birthday! independentage.org/
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CSPA is supporting the @IndependentAge petition calling for the UK Government to introduce a national social tariff for water campaigns.independentage.org…

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We look forward to working with the new Scottish Parliament to improve later life for all. Ahead of the Holyrood election, we set out our own manifesto but how did the other parties compare when it comes to tackling pensioner poverty? medium.com/independent-age/s…
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Around 70,000 older people are losing out on support intended to help keep pensioners out of poverty, simply because of their partner’s age. We're calling for an end to the unfair mixed-age couples rule. Ask your MP to support our #FixMixedAgeRule call: campaigns.independentage.org…
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Happy birthday to the wonderful @SueHolderness! We're so grateful for all of Sue's support in helping us raise awareness of the issues facing older people in financial hardship. Have a lovely day 💚 Take a look at our latest project with Sue: youtu.be/z_mqM2Ntbcg
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