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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

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Independent Age@IndependentAge·
For St Patrick's Day we were invited to the Lewisham Irish Community Centre by our London Marathon fundraiser Michael who is a trustee. We shared information during their Elder Group's lunch. Learn more about his fundraising effort and donate: 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/michael-mcd…
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We know the incredible impact local community groups have which is why we support them. Our grant-making helps organisations fund new roles, start projects and be there for more older people in financial hardship. Together we are making a difference: independentage.org/grant-making
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Neville Southall@NevilleSouthall·
While we know there is still work to be done, we're incredibly proud of what @IndependentAge has achieved with and for older people. Watch our 2025 summary to catch up on our work 👇 independentage.org
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Neville Southall@NevilleSouthall·
POLL: @IndependentAge provides free, expert advice and support to older people in need, along with their friends, family and carers. How many calls, emails and web chats do you think we answered in 2025? Follow the thread to find out the answer 🔍 independentage.org/get-advice/hel…
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We're very excited to be taking over @NevilleSouthall's X account today to talk more about our vital work tackling poverty in later life. Follow along! 👇
Neville Southall@NevilleSouthall

Hello! We’re @IndependentAge the charity dedicated to ending financial hardship for people in later life. We’d like to say a huge thank you to @NevilleSouthall for allowing us to take over his X account. Follow along to find out about our vital work! independentage.org

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Across Scotland, over 60,000 older households use oil as their primary heating source. News of additional support is welcomed but it’s vital that this support reaches older people on low incomes as soon as possible. The scale of the need is significant. independentage.org/news-media/pre…
The National@ScotNational

BREAKING: The SNP Government will 'more than double' Labour's support for Scots using heating oil The Energy Secretary said the support offered by the UK Government 'only equates to around £33 per household'

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Independent Age@IndependentAge·
We're proud to have contributed to @SocSecScot's toolkit as we know the damaging impact stigma can have in preventing people from accessing support they need. This toolkit will enable orgs across Scotland to feel more confident supporting older people facing financial hardship.
Social Security Scotland@SocSecScot

We’ve launched our Tackling Stigma Stakeholder Toolkit helping organisations across Scotland recognise and challenge stigma around accessing social security. Find all shareable resources here: bit.ly/tackling-stigm…

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Independent Age@IndependentAge·
We welcome this support but predicting costs has become a budgeting nightmare for older people on a low income. The UK Govt must review prices and be prepared to provide greater support if needed. Older people on low incomes must not be left in the cold. independentage.org/news-media/pre…
BBC Politics@BBCPolitics

"We're going to support rural communities with the cost of heating oil" PM Keir Starmer says the government will provide £53m of support for "vulnerable heating oil customers" Follow live: bbc.in/3N2XJ92

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Independent Age@IndependentAge·
Older private renters too often live in the oldest, coldest homes, trapped in fuel poverty. In a new report, we call for a tenant-centred approach to raising MEES to ensure that older renters truly benefit with minimal disruption. Read more: independentage.org/policy-and-res…
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Last year we answered more than 20,000 emails, calls and webchats. We're working every day to support older people in financial hardship, but we need your help. Get inspired by Helen's story and start your own fundraising challenge: independentage.org/support-us/fun…
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Last week, we launched Out of the cold, our new report on making Minimum Energy Standards work for older private renters. In this article our Chief Executive Joanna Elson CBE identifies issues with the current plan for MEES and how it can be improved. insidehousing.co.uk/comment/make-m…
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With the Scottish election on the way, we’ve made easy guides to help you ask parties how they’ll support the 160,000 older people in poverty in Scotland. Download our door hanger and hustings guide via the link or email campaigns@independentage.org independentage.org/policy-and-res…
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