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

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." www.independentage.org/PovertyInLat...

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.

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: medium.com/independent-...

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

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

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" www.politicshome.com/news/article...

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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. www.independentage.org/news-media/p...

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...

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 gofund.me/369825d1

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