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UK charity tackling the hidden reality of poverty in later life with free advice, campaigns and by supporting other organisations through partnerships and grants. No one should face financial hardship in later life.

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Tatiana Sherwood in Independent Age

Aug 7

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“Jumping through hoops”: Older people’s experiences of claiming social security entitlements

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Chris McFarlane in Independent Age

Jun 4

Missing Out: Making sure older people get the support they’re entitled to

Independent Age in Independent Age

May 20

Independent Age’s priorities for Scotland’s new First Minister

Independent Age in Independent Age

Mar 25

Partnering for good

Our latest partnership with FareShare Midlands, is encouraging older people to…

Independent Age in Independent Age

Aug 31, 2023

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A helpline and a lifeline

Every day we get calls from people who don’t know where to turn — and every day our Helpline finds a way to for…

Kristyna Steflova in Independent Age

Apr 27, 2023

It’s time to Give Credit Where It’s Due

As we hand in our open letter signed by over 3,500 Independent Age campaigners to Pensions…

Independent Age in Independent Age

Nov 9, 2022

Why benefits must be uprated by inflation in Autumn Statement

Independent Age in Independent Age

Oct 16, 2022

Tackling pensioner poverty: why welfare entitlements must match rising prices

Independent Age in Independent Age

Mar 30, 2022

How our Helpline works

Independent Age’s Helpline is here to provide a friendly point of contact for older people and their families and…

Morgan Vine in Independent Age

Mar 8, 2022

Poverty in later life

At Independent Age, we hear through our advisers, community teams, volunteers, campaigners, the people who use our services and the community organisations who have received grants from us, about the impact that living on a low income can have on someone in later life.