Rising water bills mean many older people on low incomes are compromising their wellbeing by cutting back on essential water use We’re urging HMG to ensure a national social tariff - to end the current postcode lottery of financial support for water bills.Please sign our petition here⬇️

Really thrilled these Scottish acting legends have backed our @independentage call for change for the 160k older Scots in poverty. Thank you!

A large room is filled with several tables featuring people in conversation. In the background are several screens featuring a photo of an older woman and a welcome sign.

A woman wearing a blue patterned headscarf addresses a crowd off-camera. She gestures with her hands as she's speaking. Either side of her are two more women who are turned to listen as she talks.

At a table, several people are deep in discussion. One woman is gesturing with her hands as she speaks. Behind the table is a group of people stood talking to each other.

A panel of two men and three women are sat on a stage. Behind them is a screen which reads Session 2: How can we ensure everyone in later life has an adequate income? In front of the stage are tables filled with different people watching the panel discussion.

We had an incredible time at #IAConference25, sharing experiences and discussing the ways that we can end poverty in later life.

As our Chief Executive @joanna-elson.bsky.social concluded: "When we work together we really can change things."
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Chief Executive Joanna Elson stands behind a podium addressing the audience. Panellists are sat on a stage following their discussion and a crowd watches on.

CEO @joanna-elson.bsky.social: "When we work together we really can change things"

And with that #IAConference25 comes to a close.

It's been a brilliant day full of thoughtful discussion and discovery. An enormous thank you to all our panellists and guests for joining us today.

Winter Fuel Payment: Taking stock of a huge announcement Independent Age explores what the UK Government’s new Winter Fuel Payment changes will mean and how our campaigners have made a difference

For almost a year, we've campaigned for the UK Govt to review the #WinterFuelPayment changes.

Today, that became a reality and we couldn't have done it without you.

Find out how our brilliant campaigners have helped ensure there's #NoOneLeftInTheCold:
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Great news that 7.5m extra older ppl will now receive WFP - and paid on time for this winter - congrats to all who have campaigned for this and to HMG for listening…full statement @independentage.bsky.social

Today @independentage.bsky.social are on the Southbank with an ice sculpture of our amazing campaigner Rob. Like many older people living on a low fixed income, the colder months are tough. Join us to improve the situation: campaigns.independentage.org/page/165451/... #NoOneLeftInTheCold

Rob is one of two million older people who can’t afford to turn on their heating this winter. Thank you for sharing your story, Rob. #NoOneLeftInTheCold. @independentage.bsky.social

I'm a pensioner - I have to limit my toilet flushes to save on water bills Older people struggling to cope with soaring water costs are taking drastic measures

Powerful testimony from Yvonne and Judith about the impact of high water bills. @independentage.bsky.social is calling on the UK Govt to establish a single social tariff for water to ensure people on low incomes are supported to use what they need: inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

@torstenbell.bsky.social congrats on becoming Pensions Minister. @independentage.bsky.social we look forward to working with you to tackle the scourge of poverty in later life

New Work And Pensions Committee Chair To Prioritise Impact Of Winter Fuel Payment Cut The new chair of the work and pensions committee has said there is a "pressing" need to assess the impact of the winter fuel payment cut, particularly on disabled people.

The new chair of the work & pensions committee tells @nadinebh.bsky.social there's a "pressing" need to assess the impact of the winter fuel payment cut

Labour's Debbie Abrahams is "very concerned this will leave many disabled people in an even worse position"

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Price cap announcement "extremely concerning" says Independent Age

The energy bill price cap is rising again. Any increase is too much for older people living on a low income who can't even afford the current situation, especially with many now also losing the #WinterFuelPayment.

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I am in the snowy East Midlands today, which is bitterly cold. Just recorded a clip for the World at One about the impact of the rising price cap on older people on poverty. Should be on around 120pm if you want to catch it.

@independentage.bsky.social is now on Bluesky... please give us a follow if you're want to tackle poverty in later life: bsky.app/profile/inde...

Donate to Older people in poverty need your help this winter, organized by Independent Age Freezing, forgotten, and left out in the cold. This is the bleak… Independent Age needs your support for Older people in poverty need your help this winter

On this freezing cold evening I'm thinking about people who can't turn the heating on. @independentage.bsky.social advisers support older people on low income to get what they're entitled to. You can help us by supporting this #gofundme

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Important listen from @morganvine.bsky.social on the impact of the #winterfuelpayment change on older people, struggling to hear their homes this winter