The VAT cut to electricity bills is an important acknowledgement that immediate action is needed to cut energy costs. We urge Andy Burnham to make good on his pledge to ease the cost-of-living pressures leaving millions of older people living in poverty. www.independentage.org/news-media/p...

Not my usual Saturday reading, but a powerful report has been released today from the Work and Pensions @hoccommittees.parliament.uk on their inquiry into the Transition to the State Pension age. An important topic, as the age started rising this year and it's likely it won't stop where it is now.

Support older people in your job or community? We're here to help. All of our guides are free and full of expert information. They're available in different formats and can also be sent straight to your door. Take a look at our advice guides today: www.independentage.org/get-advice/a...

Pleased to have joined friends who work on Housing inc @crisis-uk.bsky.social, Justlife Foundation, @stmungos.bsky.social , NRLA, @centrepointuk.bsky.social, @sharedhealthgm.bsky.social, @citizensadvice.bsky.social and @sheltercharity.bsky.social to shine a spotlight on the impact of high #rents.

Crisis@crisis-uk.bsky.social · 4w ago

We've joined with @citizensadvice.bsky.social, @sheltercharity.bsky.social, Just Life, @sharedhealthgm.bsky.social, @centrepointuk.bsky.social, @stmungos.bsky.social, @independentage.bsky.social & NRLA to report on the devastating impact of freezing LHA. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

This week @independentage.bsky.social were in Westminster sharing new research looking at the impact 100% take up of social security entitlements could have on #olderpeople in poverty. Full report next week. Great to have the Pensions Minister join us to share what he thinks could make a difference

Just breathing it in at Castle Farm #lavender fields

Too many older people are cutting their water usage to manage soaring costs. The UK Govt must introduce a national social tariff to ensure older people on a low income receive consistent support to afford this essential. Sign the #TappedOut petition 🖋️ campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

#CouncilTax is a BIG bill and if you're trying to stretch a low income to cover your #costs, it can loom large! Council Tax Reduction can take the #bill for someone living on a low income past State Pension age down to £0. Our new research shows that 1/2 of eligible older people are missing out

Independent Age@independentage.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Council Tax Reduction could be transformative for older people on low incomes but barriers with access and funding mean take-up is far too low. New research with Policy in Practice highlights how changes could improve take-up and reduce poverty in older age. www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...

1.2 million older people aren't receiving Pension Credit despite being eligible. Our free, anonymous finance calculator is a great way to make sure the people you support aren't missing out. Take a look today: https://independentage.entitledto.co.uk/home/start

Off to book club tonight. As usual, not read the book and not 100% sure I even know what it is 📖🪱 #bookclub

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/page/187255/...

#Pensions can sound dry and techy but they matter. For too many of the people we speak to at @independentage.bsky.social they have been let down by systems that haven't supported them to build savings during their working life. Reaching later life in this situation, is a cold hard reality.

In unsteady times like these I tend to always ask #WhatWouldDollyDo?

At @independentage.bsky.social we were pleased to support this letter. #Energybills are a big worry for the older people on low income that we support and there are opportunities for the UK Govt to put solutions in place that will protect the most financially insecure #fuelpoverty #costofliving

End Fuel Poverty Coalition@endfuelpoverty.bsky.social · 3mo ago

📝We've written to Ministers, and continue to call for guaranteed outcomes, independent advice, clear consumer rights and an enforceable commitment on energy costs. Read more: www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/civil-societ... #EndFuelPoverty #EnergyBills #CostOfLiving [2/2]

If you're over State Pension age, on a low income and live with a partner who is below #StatePension age, the rules say you can't receive the social securuty entitlements meant for #pensioners. Today we joined with 12 other organisations to call for this unfair rule to be reversed #costofliving

Independent Age@independentage.bsky.social · 3mo ago

With 12 other organisations, we are calling for an end to the unfair mixed-age couples rule. As many as 70,000 older people are missing out on financial support because of their relationship - this isn't right. #FixMixedAgeRule Read our open letter: independentage.org/MAC-open-let...

The #KingsSpeech set out new proposed laws, but hardly anything on tackling cost of living. The people @independentage.bsky.social support need legislative change urgently including national social tariffs for water and energy. Each would make a big difference #costofliving #livingstandards

Independent Age@independentage.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The #KingsSpeech did not go far enough in addressing pensioner poverty We often support older people on dangerously low incomes that do not even cover the basics. From social tariffs to enhancing social security, the UK Govt can and must act. The time is now. www.independentage.org/news-media/p...

Our Policy & Campaigns Manager, Sam, attended Independent Age event Thursday to talk about the rising cost of water. No one should have to worry about whether they can afford water & a social tariff could make a big difference - You can sign the petition: https://bit.ly/4b9ohNy

We have an *extremely* important announcement to make. From Wednesday, we will be launching our puffin live cam, coming to you from the Farne Islands. So you can watch puffins all day long. In celebration, please enjoy this clip of puffins being really busy for 39 seconds straight.

Spent this week taking over a pub; @independentage.bsky.social's Westminster Tap only sold water to spotlight the postcode lottery of water bill discounts. Everyone living on low income needs a consistent national social tariff to reduce their water bills campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

Spent this week taking over a pub; @independentage.bsky.social's Westminster Tap only sold water to spotlight the postcode lottery of water bill discounts. Everyone living on low income needs a consistent national social tariff to reduce their water bills campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

The #RentersRightsAct comes into force today! 🎉 With our campaigners, we've worked hard to highlight older renters' voices and ensure their needs are considered when working on the Act. We're excited to see these protections in action for all renters. www.independentage.org/about-us/cam...

A very important day for private renters of all ages as increased protections and rights come info force. Proud that @independentage.bsky.social has contributed to this huge step forward alongside so many others. #renters #rent #renting #RentersRightsAct

Independent Age@independentage.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Thanks to your support and campaigning efforts, the #RentersRightsAct will provide greater protections for private renters from Friday. But what does this mean and what happens next? Read more about our work around the Act and our future plans: medium.com/independent-...

CSPA is supporting the @independentage.bsky.social petition which calls on the UK Government to introduce a national social tariff for #water in England and Wales Find out more and show your support www.cspa.co.uk/news/show-yo... #TappedOut

Show Your Support for a National Water Social Tariff - CSPA

CSPA is supporting the Independent Age petition which calls on the UK Government to introduce a national social tariff for water in England and Wales,

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We’re taking over a pub with Rustie Lee to call for an end to the postcode lottery of support leaving too many older people rationing their water usage We need a national water social tariff in England and Wales. Learn more about #TappedOut https://www.independentage.org/end-water-postcode-lottery

Thanks to your support and campaigning efforts, the #RentersRightsAct will provide greater protections for private renters from Friday. But what does this mean and what happens next? Read more about our work around the Act and our future plans: medium.com/independent-...

The Renters’ Rights Act: What’s changing and what comes next

As the Renters’ Rights Act comes into effect, Independent Age explores campaigner contributions and what’s next

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I cannot recommend The Other Bennet Sister on BBC iplayer enough. It's such a treat for Austen lovers, brilliantly performed by a really strong cast and very touching #OtherBennettSister

Thanks to Dan Walker and 5 News for shining a spotlight on the rise in people going back to work after retiring because they can't afford not to. @independentage.bsky.social help older people on low incomes every day by providing free advice and pushing for changes to the system #CostOfLiving

A beautiful and occassionally breezy day cheering on our @independentage.bsky.social runners as they triumphantly tackled the #londonlandmarkshalfmarathon So impressive. Well done everyone and thank you! #LLHM2026

At Independent Age, we campaign to make sure that no one has to face poverty in later life. Last year our campaigners made a huge contribution to improving later life for everyone. Learn more about our work and get involved:independentage.org/campaign...

Today the UK Government released up to date stats on the number of people living below the #poverty line, including how many older people are in this situation. Worryingly the new data shows that the number of pensioners in poverty has increased by 200,000 compared to the year before #costofliving