Independent Age

Director @MorganVine_ spoke to @BBCBreakfast about the Budget. While some measures will support older people on low incomes, the UK Govt hasn't gone far enough to tackle financial hardship across all generations. The UK Govt can and must act.

The #Budget has some commitments to help ease financial burdens but it doesn't go far enough Frozen Local Housing Allowance keeping private renters stuck in poverty needs to be uprated while energy & water social tariffs would provide much-needed support.

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Independent Age is wishing James Cosmo a very happy birthday! We are so grateful for the icon's support for our calls for a pensioner poverty strategy in Scotland. Take a look back at the video: Have a wonderful day James! 💜

Without action, the shortfall between Housing Benefit and rents will continue to soar, forcing too many older renters to cut essentials. The UK Govt must stand by older renters in the Autumn Budget. @SteveDarlingMP is calling for change. Will you?

RT @Politics_co_uk: “Over the last two years the allowance has remained frozen, and this has had a devastating effect on renters, especially those in later life”, writes @LibDems MP @SteveDarlingMP 🗣️ The devastating Local Housing Allowance freeze must end

Andy Burnham said that freezing Local Housing Allowance levels "makes families homeless" but we're still waiting for action. Almost 7 in 10 older renters receiving Housing Benefit don't get enough to cover their rent. Call for change in the Budget:

Every week we help people like Deborah access support that makes a meaningful difference. With bills soaring and costs rising, every penny can make a difference. Share and help someone you care about: 📨 Helpline@IndependentAge.Org 💻

Up to 900,000 eligible older households are still missing out on Pension Credit averaging £2,500 a year. The UK Govt must introduce a take-up strategy that ensures older people on low incomes receive all the money set aside for them. Ask your MP to act:

Every day older people have to make heartbreaking decisions from skipping showers to meals. Yesterday we welcomed the Scottish Govt's third Benefit Take-up Strategy focusing on how agencies can work together. No such strategy exists at UK level.

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This Advice Week, we're celebrating the incredible impact our advisers have 💜 They're making a difference with expert advice, patience and care. Help us be there for more older people like Paula by supporting our work. #AdviceSaves

RT @ageukcampaigns: Being able to afford your water bills shouldn't be based on your postcode💧 @IndependentAge is calling for a single social tariff in England and Wales that would make support fairer for people in need. Sign the #TappedOut petition:

Will the UK Government commit to supporting people on low incomes with their energy bills this winter? Ahead of the Budget, we set out our actions so far and the work still to come to end fuel poverty in later life.

There's still time to take a stand for fairer support with water bills 💧 Sign the #TappedOut petition to call for an end to the postcode lottery of support that leaves too many older people in England and Wales cutting their water usage to get by.

How does poverty impact older people in your area? On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we're calling for a take-up strategy that ensures we all receive the support we need in later life. 🖊️ Write to your MP today:

Last week, we revealed our bold new brand and strategy 💥 Our launch event made clear that together we can make a difference but our work is needed now more than ever. Let's end financial hardship in later life.

RT @MoneyHelperUK: 💷 Think you or someone you know might not qualify for Pension Credit? Check out our myth-busting video with @IndependentAge this #PensionCreditActionWeek: #PensionCredit #Benefits #MoneyHelper

RT @Helen_Barnard: Powerful @IndependentAge age research showing devastating impact on older renters of sky-high rents whilst support is frozen. A major big driver of pensioner poverty + hunger and homelessness for working age families. We really do need to see action in the Budget.

3 in 5 older renters have cut essentials to manage their rent while Housing Benefit remains frozen. New research highlights the devastating reality of this freeze with older renters left at risk of homelessness. Ask your MP to support older renters:

As rents soar, the level of support available to those on low incomes remains fixed leaving older renters to struggle with the growing gap. The UK Govt can remove unimaginable stress by supporting older renters in the upcoming Budget.