Independent Age

Every week, our Helpline hears from older people skipping meals, sitting in dark rooms and forced to isolate themselves because of soaring energy bills. We've supported the @EndFuelPoverty letter because the UK Govt can and must step up for older people. x.com/EndFuelPoverty…

Happy birthday to acting legend @Don_Warrington! It was great to work alongside Don on our Commissioner campaign calling for greater representation for people in later life. We hope you have a wonderful day! Take a look back at Don's work: youtu.be/89kWr76WuHY

We're wishing @arlenephillips a very happy birthday! We loved working together to champion older voices for our Commissioner for Older People and Ageing. campaign Hope you've had a brilliant day 💚 Revisit our celeb-filled video featuring Arlene: youtu.be/89kWr76WuHY

Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity @IndependentAge for help claiming benefits dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/mone…

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/1FAI… Responses are anonymous and confidential. Closes Weds 27 May

Happy birthday @Rustie_Lee! From all of Independent Age, we hope you have amazing day 💚 We've loved working with Rustie on the #TappedOut campaign. There's still time to sign the petition to call for a national social water tariff in England and Wales: independentage.org/about-us/campa…

Looking to develop yourself this #LearningAtWorkWeek? If you support older people in your role, our free professional training sessions are a great way to gain skills. Receive expert guidance through our newsletter and sessions. Take a look today: independentage.org/get-advice/adv…

@JonathanBrash Our #FixMixedAgeRule open letter with 12 other organisations calls for the UK Government to act. We need an end to this unfair rule which is pushing older people into hardship. independentage.org/about-us/campa…

Thank you to @JonathanBrash for submitting an Early Days Motion on the mixed-age couples rule which sees thousands of couples left without support they need because of who they love. May marks seven years of couples missing out. #FixMixedAgeRule edm.parliament.uk/early-day-moti…

Water is an essential 💧 Rising costs shouldn't force anyone to wash less but that's the reality for too many in later life. We need a national social tariff in England and Wales. Sign our #TappedOut petition today: independentage.org/about-us/campa…

CEO @JoannaElson: The Pension Commission's findings that certain groups are at greater risk of under-saving are concerning, but not unexpected. It is clear change is needed to ensure a future where everyone has a dignified and financially secure older age uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/15-millio…

We are looking for a part-qualified accountant or equivalent to join us in our new Senior Finance Officer role. Covering a broad remit of tasks, candidates will have an understanding of charity accounting technicalities. Closes: 1 June Apply: jobs.independentage.org/Vacancy.aspx?r…

We are hiring a Philanthropy Manager to play a key role in delivering our Major Donor Strategy. Candidates should have experience managing and growing major donor prospects with excellent influencing and negotiating skills. Closes: 25 May Apply: jobs.independentage.org/Vacancy.aspx?r…

Mixed-age couples are missing out on as much as £7,000 a year because of their relationship. From our Helpline, we know that's the difference between heating their home and eating regular meals. It doesn't have to be like this. #FixMixedAgeRule dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/mone…

We helped reverse the Winter Fuel Payment changes. We helped secure greater protections for older renters. We are making a difference. But we need your help. Together we can end financial hardship in later life. Join us as a campaigner today: independentage.org/campaign-with-…

We hear from too many tenants forced to dangerously cut back on essentials to manage. The UK Govt can and must uprate Local Housing Allowance to support older renters. Read our full reaction to the new housing statistics: independentage.org/news-media/pre…

Older private renters pay over 35% of their income on housing costs according to new figures. This rises to 48% for those on the lowest income. It's clear that rent is cutting into budgets to an unacceptable level. We need action: campaigns.independentage.org/page/190579/ac…

We're looking for a Head of Corporate Partnerships to develop and deliver a cohesive corporate fundraising strategy in this new role. Candidates should have experience shaping strategy and inspiring teams. Closes: 27 May Apply: jobs.independentage.org/Vacancy.aspx?r…

New call for DWP eligibility rule change for mixed age couples claiming benefits @IndependentAge dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/mone…

Nobody should be punished financially because of who they love. The mixed-age couples rule is leaving as many as 70,000 older people without the financial support they need simply because of their relationship. #FixMixedAgeRule thesun.co.uk/money/39105377…