Independent Age

@independentage.bsky.social

UK charity tackling the hidden reality of poverty in later life with advice, campaigns and grants.

Call our free Helpline on 0800 319 6789
https://www.independentage.org/

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:00 AM

We’re proud to have the support of Mr Motivator, whose positivity has encouraged generations to take that first step, even when it feels difficult.

Our look may have changed but our purpose hasn't: let's end financial hardship in later life.
https://www.independentage.org/

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 1:11 PM

Water is an essential but soaring costs are leaving too many older people cutting back.

It doesn't have to be this way.

Sign the #TappedOut petition for a single social tariff in England and Wales so no one has to ration this basic: campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 6:46 AM

We're heading to SNP Conference!

If you're joining us in Aberdeen, come along to our stand to find out more about how we can end financial hardship in later life for pensioners in Scotland.

https://www.independentage.org/policy-and-research/research-reports/economic-wellbeing-index-scotland-2026

Photos show an older man smiling as he stands outside his home. Another is of a woman looking warmly at the camera. Text reads: Visit our stand at SNP Conference! 15-17 October, Stand A8 at TECA, Aberdeen.

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 1:22 PM

Thank you for supporting our vital work over the years. We’re excited to take this next step with you as we stand together for older people on low incomes. Let’s end financial hardship in later life.
www.independentage.org/our-new-brand

Two men laugh and grin as they speak to Mr Motivator, Derrick Evans MBE.

Guests at Independent Age's strategy launch event mingle and chat.

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 1:22 PM

Yesterday we introduced you to Independent Age’s next chapter.

We're so grateful to both Valerie and Mr Motivator, Derrick Evans MBE for sharing their own experiences of financial hardship at our strategy launch, reminding us why our work is so needed.
medium.com/independent-...

Valerie, an older woman with long silver hair, stands at a lectern to give her speech. She holds notes in her hands, resting them on the laptop in front of her. Behind her a purple screen features her name and says she's a storyteller and Media Volunteer.

Two people point at a large hanging board which features a timeline of 'moments that have shaped Independent Age'.

Mr Motivator, Derrick Evans MBE addresses the audience at Independent Age's strategy launch event. He gestures with his hand as he gives his speech.

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 2:25 PM

Across the UK, nearly 2 million older people are living in poverty but what does your area look like? 🔍

🖊️ Take a look at our interactive tool to check the situation where you live and ask your MP to stand up for older people on low incomes today:
campaigns.independentage.org/page/199977/...

Text reads: What does pensioner poverty look like in your area? Search your postcode. Find out what life is like in your region. See the difference Independent Age is making. Take action - share your findings and write to your MP with our form.

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 11:02 AM

We provide free, expert advice with our free Helpline services

We fund orgs making a difference in their communities with grants

We champion real stories and evidence to campaign for a better later life for all

Let’s end financial hardship in later life
www.independentage.org/our-new-brand

Text reads: “Who was involved in the rebrand process? It was important to us that rebranding was a collaborative process to make sure we got it right.
We worked closely with Independent Age colleagues, partners and supporters who fed in their expertise and understanding from working with us, and we consulted with older people in financial hardship who shared their experiences and views.
Through workshops and testing, we have used an evidence-based approach to make sure our values, vision and mission are effective, clear and meaningful.”

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 11:02 AM

Independent Age stands with older people in financial hardship, offering urgent help today and shaping a fairer, more secure tomorrow.

Our colours have changed but our mission hasn’t.

Find out more about our new look and ambitious strategy:
www.independentage.org/our-new-brand

Photos either above and below text show an older women with short lilac hair smiling at the camera as she sits in her home. Below this is another older woman who has her arms linked with an older man. The pair grin warmly and are stood outside in a street. Text reads: “For more than 160 years we’ve been supporting people facing financial hardship. Let’s end financial hardship.” A yellow arrow points to the right to encourage you to scroll on.

Text reads: “Who is Independent Age? Independent Age is the national charity working towards ending financial hardship in later life.
We’ve been known as Independent Age since 2005, but our history stretches back to 1863. Over the years we’ve covered many areas, including poverty. Recently, we refocused our efforts back to our original aim - to support older people on low incomes.
Through free expert advice and information, we’re there for older people, their friends, families and carers. We fund organisations across the UK to help people in later life in their communities. And we use real stories and research to influence decision makers as we campaign to improve later life for all.
We don’t believe anyone should face financial hardship in later life.”

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 7:38 AM

Since 1863, we've stood with older people. In 2026, we look different, but our purpose remains: Let’s end financial hardship in later life.

We’re excited to announce a new chapter; an ambitious new strategy, a bold new look and a new tagline to unite us. medium.com/@indepedenta...

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 7:43 AM

Catch us at #Lab26?

CEO @joanna-elson.bsky.social joined @thefabians.bsky.social panel on how to ensure we have the income we need to live well in later life.

Director of Policy & Influencing @morganvine.bsky.social spoke with @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social on women's lifetime economic inequality.

Chief Executive Joanna Elson talks to others (mostly out of shot) as part of the Fabians panel at the Labour Conference.

Six individuals sit in a line to make up the Fabians panel on improving retirement income. They're in a room with red lights and a low table featuring a Fabian Society banner.

Director of Policy and Influencing Morgan Vine sits at a table with three others as part of the UK Women's Budget Group panel at Labour Conference. She raises her hands expressively as she addresses the audience.

The UK Women's Budget Group panel can be seen from the back of the room. Audience members listen attentively as the women discuss the inequalities women face from pay to pensions.

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 6:59 AM

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? We're recruiting a number of positions to help us in our work tackling financial hardship in later life:

- Head of Influencing
- Senior Governance and Risk Advisor
- Internal Communications Officer

https://jobs.independentage.org/Vacancies.aspx

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 11:13 AM

This week DESNZ officials joined our policy team & advisers to talk about the pressing need for additional energy bill support this winter

Huge thank you to Yvonne for sharing her experienceshttps://medium.com/independent-age/prime-minister-andy-burnham-cost-living-crisis-water-energy-35430f798e6b

Group of 10 people standing in the Independent Age Offices.

@independentage.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 3:24 PM

For more than 160 years, we've supported older people. Today we're the national charity solely dedicated to ending financial hardship in later life.

On International Day of Older Persons, we're looking ahead to an exciting new chapter.

06.10.2026
https://www.independentage.org/

@independentage.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

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Twice a month, we'll share updates about our free information and advice for older people, as well as other ways Independent Age can help you.

🖊️ Sign up here: https://www.independentage.org/newsletter

@independentage.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 9:10 AM

Director of Policy & Influencing @morganvine.bsky.social joined BBC Breakfast this AM to respond to the PM's proposal for a State Pension double lock.

Every day we hear from older people struggling to make ends meet. With any changes, we must ensure pensioners have the income they need to live well

@independentage.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 4:36 PM

Too often people in later life are left out of the conversation so we welcome the PM's acknowledgement of the issues facing older people on low incomes.

With any triple lock changes, pensioners on low incomes now and in the future must not miss out.
www.independentage.org/ceo-responds...

Screengrabs of Independent Age's reaction to Andy Burnham's speech read: "Before a double lock is implemented, we need to know that the UK Government has fully considered, and put in place protection for, older people on low incomes. Any changes that are made to the State Pension must ensure no current or future pensioners on a low income lose out. It is important to see action to tackle pensioner poverty directly. For instance, we would love to see a public take-up strategy to drive up the numbers receiving vital entitlements like Pension Credit and Housing Benefit. In the spirit of the Prime Minister's speech, everyone in this country needs to know they can rely on a strong social safety net if they reach older age without an adequate income."

@morganvine.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 8:11 AMReposted by @independentage.bsky.social

Suggestions today that the Prime Minister is considering reviewing the #triplelock. This is a divisive issue. At @independentage.bsky.social we would want to see a solid plan to tackle current and future #pensioner #poverty before money is taken away #lab26 #labconf26 #olderpeople #costofliving

@thefabians.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 5:23 PMReposted by @independentage.bsky.social

Retiring Well: A Decent Income For All

In partnership with @independentage.bsky.social & Aviva

@morganvine.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 12:17 PMReposted by @independentage.bsky.social

We at @independentage.bsky.social are at the party conferences talking to politicians about tackling poverty in later life. Our calls:
* urgent energy bill support now
* increase take up of social security
* uprate Local Housing Allowance

@independentage.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 6:00 AM

Were you at #LDConf last week?

We took our giant tap to call for fairer water bill support for older people on low incomes. Where you live shouldn't dictate whether you can afford your bills.

#TappedOut
https://bsky.app/profile/independentage.bsky.social/post/3mw4ffjmxy22b

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