Not my usual Saturday reading, but a powerful report has been released today from the Work and Pensions @hoccommittees.parliament.uk on their inquiry into the Transition to the State Pension age. An important topic, as the age started rising this year and it's likely it won't stop where it is now.

Support older people in your job or community? We're here to help. All of our guides are free and full of expert information. They're available in different formats and can also be sent straight to your door. Take a look at our advice guides today: www.independentage.org/get-advice/a...

Pleased to have joined friends who work on Housing inc @crisis-uk.bsky.social, Justlife Foundation, @stmungos.bsky.social , NRLA, @centrepointuk.bsky.social, @sharedhealthgm.bsky.social, @citizensadvice.bsky.social and @sheltercharity.bsky.social to shine a spotlight on the impact of high #rents.

This week @independentage.bsky.social were in Westminster sharing new research looking at the impact 100% take up of social security entitlements could have on #olderpeople in poverty. Full report next week. Great to have the Pensions Minister join us to share what he thinks could make a difference

Just breathing it in at Castle Farm #lavender fields

Too many older people are cutting their water usage to manage soaring costs. The UK Govt must introduce a national social tariff to ensure older people on a low income receive consistent support to afford this essential. Sign the #TappedOut petition 🖋️ campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

#CouncilTax is a BIG bill and if you're trying to stretch a low income to cover your #costs, it can loom large! Council Tax Reduction can take the #bill for someone living on a low income past State Pension age down to £0. Our new research shows that 1/2 of eligible older people are missing out

1.2 million older people aren't receiving Pension Credit despite being eligible. Our free, anonymous finance calculator is a great way to make sure the people you support aren't missing out. Take a look today: https://independentage.entitledto.co.uk/home/start

Off to book club tonight. As usual, not read the book and not 100% sure I even know what it is 📖🪱 #bookclub

Where you live shouldn’t determine the level of financial support you receive for your water bills, but the current system means too many older people are having to ration this essential. Sign the #TappedOut petition for a national social tariff: campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

#Pensions can sound dry and techy but they matter. For too many of the people we speak to at @independentage.bsky.social they have been let down by systems that haven't supported them to build savings during their working life. Reaching later life in this situation, is a cold hard reality.

In unsteady times like these I tend to always ask #WhatWouldDollyDo?

At @independentage.bsky.social we were pleased to support this letter. #Energybills are a big worry for the older people on low income that we support and there are opportunities for the UK Govt to put solutions in place that will protect the most financially insecure #fuelpoverty #costofliving

If you're over State Pension age, on a low income and live with a partner who is below #StatePension age, the rules say you can't receive the social securuty entitlements meant for #pensioners. Today we joined with 12 other organisations to call for this unfair rule to be reversed #costofliving

The #KingsSpeech set out new proposed laws, but hardly anything on tackling cost of living. The people @independentage.bsky.social support need legislative change urgently including national social tariffs for water and energy. Each would make a big difference #costofliving #livingstandards

Our Policy & Campaigns Manager, Sam, attended Independent Age event Thursday to talk about the rising cost of water. No one should have to worry about whether they can afford water & a social tariff could make a big difference - You can sign the petition: https://bit.ly/4b9ohNy

We have an *extremely* important announcement to make. From Wednesday, we will be launching our puffin live cam, coming to you from the Farne Islands. So you can watch puffins all day long. In celebration, please enjoy this clip of puffins being really busy for 39 seconds straight.

Spent this week taking over a pub; @independentage.bsky.social's Westminster Tap only sold water to spotlight the postcode lottery of water bill discounts. Everyone living on low income needs a consistent national social tariff to reduce their water bills campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

Spent this week taking over a pub; @independentage.bsky.social's Westminster Tap only sold water to spotlight the postcode lottery of water bill discounts. Everyone living on low income needs a consistent national social tariff to reduce their water bills campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

The #RentersRightsAct comes into force today! 🎉 With our campaigners, we've worked hard to highlight older renters' voices and ensure their needs are considered when working on the Act. We're excited to see these protections in action for all renters. www.independentage.org/about-us/cam...

A very important day for private renters of all ages as increased protections and rights come info force. Proud that @independentage.bsky.social has contributed to this huge step forward alongside so many others. #renters #rent #renting #RentersRightsAct

CSPA is supporting the @independentage.bsky.social petition which calls on the UK Government to introduce a national social tariff for #water in England and Wales Find out more and show your support www.cspa.co.uk/news/show-yo... #TappedOut

We’re taking over a pub with Rustie Lee to call for an end to the postcode lottery of support leaving too many older people rationing their water usage We need a national water social tariff in England and Wales. Learn more about #TappedOut https://www.independentage.org/end-water-postcode-lottery

Thanks to your support and campaigning efforts, the #RentersRightsAct will provide greater protections for private renters from Friday. But what does this mean and what happens next? Read more about our work around the Act and our future plans: medium.com/independent-...

I cannot recommend The Other Bennet Sister on BBC iplayer enough. It's such a treat for Austen lovers, brilliantly performed by a really strong cast and very touching #OtherBennettSister

Thanks to Dan Walker and 5 News for shining a spotlight on the rise in people going back to work after retiring because they can't afford not to. @independentage.bsky.social help older people on low incomes every day by providing free advice and pushing for changes to the system #CostOfLiving

A beautiful and occassionally breezy day cheering on our @independentage.bsky.social runners as they triumphantly tackled the #londonlandmarkshalfmarathon So impressive. Well done everyone and thank you! #LLHM2026

At Independent Age, we campaign to make sure that no one has to face poverty in later life. Last year our campaigners made a huge contribution to improving later life for everyone. Learn more about our work and get involved:independentage.org/campaign...

Today the UK Government released up to date stats on the number of people living below the #poverty line, including how many older people are in this situation. Worryingly the new data shows that the number of pensioners in poverty has increased by 200,000 compared to the year before #costofliving

An update,: it's back out

"I do feel I am just existing and surviving." Too many older renters like Linda are counting pennies and cutting basics to get by. It doesn't have to be this way. The UK Govt must uprate Local Housing Allowance to ensure the support covers rising rents. inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

Good to hear the #Chancellor acknowledge in her statement today the concern felt about energy bills. That's the case for many of the older people in financial hardship we speak to at @independentage.bsky.social. Support from UK Govt would be welcome but targeting challenges will need to be overcome

Blossoming. . . #blossom #blossoms #spring #blossoming

Am I being a fool for considering putting away my winter coat?

Big thanks to @nevillesouthall.bsky.social for letting our @independentage.bsky.social team take over his feed today to share more information about the work we do to tackle poverty in later life

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

Good to see this from @kendix.bsky.social in the Other Place. Plan to direct help via Warm Homes Discount if energy prices spike after the current price cap. We need to see details, a sensible approach to protecting people most at risk of being pulled into hunger & hardship... 1/3

If loving warm scones is wrong, we don’t want to be right.

Thanks to @bigissue.com for sharing @independentage.bsky.social new research on the impact on health & wellbeing of cutting back water usage to save money. People of all ages on low incomes need a consistent national water social tariff. Sign our petition campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

In our latest blog ahead of the Scottish Parliament election, we’re exploring our calls for an Older People’s Commissioner in Scotland. Read here: medium.com/independent-... Sign our pledge calling for action on poverty in later life in Scotland: campaigns.independentage.org/page/185103/...

Millions cutting back on water as bills rise, putting hygiene and health at risk www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/03/05/m... #WaterUsage #WaterConsumption #WaterBills #WaterCost #WaterUse @independentage.bsky.social

Support for people on low incomes to pay water bills is unfair and inconsistent, forcing many to make impossible choices to make ends meet. I've signed the petition from @IndependentAge.bsky.social calling for a national social tariff for water. Join me! campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/...

If you live in a cold home, you feel it in your bones. And for the older #renters we speak to at @independentage.bsky.social they have very little control over the #energyefficiency of their property. UK Govt has instigated some potentially positive changes but they need to be delivered well

Book launch excitement at @dauntbooks.bsky.social celebrating the release of the Power of Anxiety written by @drsianwilliams.bsky.social Get your copy in all good bookshops from tomorrow!

"People are making quite rational choices, but really devastating choices". Listen to @bentwomeyuk.bsky.social on how the cost of renting is holding people back and gutting communities.

Blaming net zero policies for rising bills is completely unfounded. They have soared mainly because of global conflict and gas prices. But there is a fairer way to cut costs by shifting levies off bills and onto progressive taxation. 🎥@harryqp.bsky.social on #politicslive 👇

We have a great role up for grabs at @independentage.bsky.social leading our #PublicAffairs activity. If you want to help us engage MPs, Peers and other decision makers to tackle poverty in later life, take a look! #charityjob #charityjobs #publicaffairsjobs

Love shouldn’t come at a cost 💔 For thousands of mixed-age couples, this Valentine’s Day may not be so happy as they miss out on vital support. Join us in our call for change: https://www.independentage.org/about-us/campaigning/mixed-age-couples #UnhappyValentinesDay #FixMixedAgeRule

It’s not just the glass ceiling, now there’s a glass cliff too ⬇️

Happy #Galentines day to all the strong, powerful, compassionate women i'm lucky enough to know and admire