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The Work and Pensions Committee wants to hear from older people about their experiences over winter and the living costs support they've received Take our short survey to help establish what improvements are needed for us to all live well as we get older: campaigns.independentage.org/page/166753/pe…

The Government today set out its proposed reforms to the benefits system. We are very concerned that its proposals could hit carers, disabled people, and their families very hard, if implemented in full. See our response in full here: go.carersuk.org/3DADpqQ?utm_so… Helen Walker

Today’s spring statement confirms Government’s plan to cut spending on carers' benefits by £500 million by 2029/30, the first substantial cuts to Carer's Allowance in a generation We will be campaigning alongside carers to stop these devastating changes from going ahead.

Excellent and important news, and congratulations to everyone involved #HumanRights #olderpersons

Older private renters are disproportionately likely to live in older, colder homes, risking their health and wellbeing Our new report explores how improving energy efficiency can transform the lives of older people, who are too often making cuts to get by independentage.org/turning-the-di…

"For older tenants, the struggle to keep their homes warm can be both financially crippling and dangerous to their physical and mental health" Read Independent Age's report showing why we need to improve private renters' energy efficiency (and how we can) independentage.org/turning-the-di…

Whilst we welcome the news that the Government is aiming to investigate 100% of overpayments alerts, it is disappointing that they will not halt the creation of new overpayment debts until the review has concluded. theguardian.com/society/2025/a…

Join us for an information session with Independent Age, we will outline the range of financial support available for people in later life and explain how Independent Age can help with financial hardship. go.carersuk.org/4cwx8th?utm_so…

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Our new report calls for urgent action to achieve income adequacy. The State Pension and social security entitlements, designed as a safety net, are insufficient and are failing to enable people on a low income to live well in later life. independentage.org/policy-and-res…

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Welcome news - thank you to all the charities and individuals who have been campaigning on this. Independent Age Age UK Campaigns Older People’s Commissioner for Wales Age Cymru

The number of people growing older without children is set to increase significantly. The Commissioner’s latest report highlights the action needed to ensure policy, planning and service delivery reflects changing demographics. Take a look here: olderpeople.wales/resource/resea…

Such a powerful statement and one I wholeheartedly support ‘older persons are not just victims, they are agents of resilience’ #WEAAD

BGS warns that older people have been overlooked in the Assisted Dying Bill debate | British Geriatrics Society bgs.org.uk/bgs-warns-that…

Are you interested in becoming a part of our Community Led Support programme? Join our online information session this Wednesday 18 June, 5.30–6.30pm to learn more. Email [email protected] to register and receive the session link. #JobVacancy ndti.org.uk/about-us/ndti-…

My article in The Guardian as MPs in Westminster prepare for the final decisive votes this Friday on one of the most consequential laws of our generation theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

We urge MPs to consider the needs of older people before the third reading of the #AssistedDyingBill on Friday. We are profoundly concerned by the exclusion of those specialising in older people’s healthcare in the drafting of the bill. buff.ly/I7No4vt

Today we’re hosting our Poverty in later life conference! We’ll shine a light on the issues facing older people in financial hardship and the systems letting them down. Join the conversation with #IAConference25 and follow us for insights from today. independentage.org/PovertyInLater…

The BGS responds to the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. We are deeply concerned that the House of Commons has voted to approve the Bill. buff.ly/EbftCdL