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Did you hear @MorganVine_ speaking about the triple lock on the @resfoundation podcast this week? As calls to scrap the triple lock grow louder, too often older people on low incomes are missing from the conversation. 🎧 Listen to the discussion here: open.spotify.com/episode/3U2…
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Older carers are facing real financial pressures. New research from @IndependentAge shows the challenges people aged 66+ are experiencing – from rising costs to feeling unsupported. 📊 Read more: bit.ly/4uXgeLN #OlderScotlandIndex26
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Independent Age... at the Lib Dem Conference in Brighton...with a giant tap. 💧 Thank you to everyone who stopped to learn about our call for a single social tariff on water bills. We want fairer water bills so no one is #TappedOut. Sign our petition 🖊️independentage.org/about-us/…
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Independent Age is #hiring! We are looking for an Adviser in Scotland to join our team. This role will be responsible for providing specialist support to older people in Scotland, their families and carers through our advice service. Closes: 4 October jobs.independentage.org/Vaca…
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Too many people in this country are struggling with their water bills. Independent Age are currently running a petition for more affordable water bills with a fair water social tariff. Currently there is a complete postcode lottery for what support low-income households can receive on their water bill. You can sign their petition here: campaigns.independentage.org… #Water #Bills
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Worried about water bills? Lots of people are, particularly the older people on low income we advise at @IndependentAge . Now, there is a postcode lottery when it comes to discounts. We're calling on UK Govt to introduce a national social tariff for water piped.video/watch?v=3FJiGY0P…
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In this month’s magazine, @grahamtfn takes a deep dive into sector responses to the #ScottishGovernment’s #ProgrammeForGovernment and hears from @PovertyAlliance @OxfamScotland @EndFuelPoverty @CPAGScotland @IndependentAge Read it all here: okt.to/pBIShA
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Too many older carers are having to jump through hoops to receive the support they're eligible for, leaving many missing out. We're proposing changes that would simplify the process and make sure all carers in later life receive the support they need. medium.com/independent-age/o…
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Independent Age is looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our team! If you are an exceptional relationship-builder, who can translate data into compelling funding propositions, this may be the role for you. Closes: 4 October jobs.independentage.org/Vaca… #CharityJobs
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Ensuring older people receive the support they're entitled to would not only lift many out of poverty but also result in huge savings across health and social care spending. The current system is failing older people but it doesn't have to be this way. independentage.org/policy-an…
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Did our giant tap at #LDConf grab your attention? 💧 Too many people in later life are rationing water because of unaffordable bills. We're calling for a single social tariff in England & Wales to change this. Join us and sign the #TappedOut petition: campaigns.independentage.org…
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RT @thefabians: 13.45 – 14.45 Retiring Well: A Decent Income For All In partnership with @IndependentAge and @AvivaUK @DavidPintoD | @rac…
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Join us at #Lab26 for our event with @TheFabians! Chief Executive @JoannaElson will be joining the conversation on how we can improve retirement security and build a fairer approach to later life. 🗓️Monday 28 September ⏰1.45-2.45pm 📍Bluecoat, Liverpool fabians.org.uk/retiring-well…
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We're at #LDConf with our GIANT tap to call for fairer water support. Your postcode shouldn't decide if you can afford your water bills. A single water social tariff in England & Wales would lift older people out of poverty Sign the #TappedOut petition: campaigns.independentage.org…
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Lovely to catch up with @SteveDarlingMP and Jennie at our tap 💧 Too many older people on low incomes in England and Wales are rationing their water usage to get by. It doesn't have to be this way. #TappedOut #LDConf campaigns.independentage.org…
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We've had a brilliant day talking to the public and #LDConf attendees about our call for a single water social tariff in England and Wales! Did you spot the tap? 🚰 There's still time for you to support the #TappedOut campaign - sign the petition today: campaigns.independentage.org…
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