We had the pleasure of attending @independentage.bsky.social #IAConference25 last week where we heard from excellent panellists - most importantly, those with lived experience of poverty in later life.
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Four women sit on chairs on a stage while a crowd looks on. A woman with short dark hair is talking as the others look toward her listening.
A woman in a patterned head scarf speaks to an audience off-camera. She gestures with her hands as she speaks.
An older woman with lilac hair and a colourful dress speaks to another older woman who has her back to the camera. She gestures with her hands as she speaks.
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We're still thinking about #IAConference25!
We all have a role to play in calling for an end to poverty in later life which is why our annual conference brings together older people with lived experience, decision makers, colleagues from different sectors, researchers and more.
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Such a thought-provoking and inspiring day at #IAConference25 earlier this week
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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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Yvonne, Independent Age Media Volunteer and guest panellist at #IAConference25 explains why she's joined us today to share her experiences.
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Photos show older people stood smiling. Text reads: Together we can end poverty in later life. #IAConference25
If our insights from #IAConference25 have inspired you, you can help us take action.
Join us as a campaigner and hear the latest on our plans and how you can make a difference.
Together we can end poverty in later life.
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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.
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Small photos show panellists for the conference session 3: How can we ensure everyone in later life has an adequate income? They are: Sir Leigh Lewis KCB, Independent Age ambassador. Chris Curry, Pensions Policy Institute director. Paul Lewis, financial journalist and broadcaster. Dr Daniella Jenkins, senior lecturer at Bristol University. Debbie Abrahams MP, Work and Pensions Select Committee Chair. Morgan Vine, Director of Policy, Grants and Influencing at Independent Age.
Our final #IAConference25 session will see our panel discuss income adequacy.
With nearly 2 million older people living in poverty, and many more hovering on the brink, we must establish what an adequate income in later life is.
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Independent Age's Director of Policy, Grants and Influencing @morganvine.bsky.social explains what we're doing today at #IAConference25
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Several women are sat at a table having a discussion, in the background are more tables with with groups chatting.
A large room is filled with tables of people talking.
#IAConference25: attendees discussed the report findings while Independent Age colleagues highlighted the challenges we know older people on a low income are facing.
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#IAConference25: Find insights and learn more about our recommendations in the full thread from yesterday's launch of our report, 'Together against poverty in later life'👇
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Photos show panellists for the conference session 2: together against poverty in later life. They are: Joanna Elson CBE, Independent Age chief executive, and Andy Harrop, director at Public First.
Our second session today at #IAConference25 will explore our new research with @joanna-elson.bsky.social and @andrewharrop.bsky.social
The new report highlights that despite stereotypes of intergenerational tensions, financial hardship in later life is a real concern for the public.
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Small photos show the panellists for conference session 1: lived experience reflections on the last year. They are: Bola Mosuro, Independent Age co-optee. Khudeja Amer-Sharif, Shama Women's Centre chief executive. Jo Harrington, Independent Age adviser, and Yvonne Bailey, guest panellist.
Our first #IAConference25 session will look back at the past year's challenges.
We'll hear experiences of supporting older people during a year of soaring bills and from older panellists on their experiences of living on a low income.
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We welcome sector colleagues, older people with lived experience and more to #IAConference25.
Across different sessions and activities, we'll be discussing how to ensure everyone can live well with an adequate income in older age.
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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.
www.independentage.org/PovertyInLat...
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Photos of an older woman and an older man. Text reads: one week to go until the Poverty in later life conference! #IAConference25
From #WinterFuelPayment to our #VoiceForLaterLife campaign, a lot has happened over the past year.
With one week until #IAConference25, we're looking back at our work championing older voices, sharing your views with decision makers and calling for action:
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