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Right now, nearly two million older people in the UK are living in poverty.
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Watch our films starring Sue Holderness, Jane Asher and Vincent Ebrahim
Actors Sue Holderness, Jane Asher and Vincent Ebrahim star in a series of films we've launched to tackle the stigma of poverty in later life.
Our films demonstrate the reality of financial hardship for people in later life and highlight the support that is available. Sue, Jane and Vincent deliver scripts based on real calls to the Independent Age helpline.
Watch Cathy's story
In this video, Sue plays the character of Cathy, who cares for her husband. Cathy’s story is based on actual calls to our helpline. Viewers hear how Cathy is struggling financially after her husband had a stroke before seeing the difference a call to the helpline made for the couple.
Watch Jill's story
Jane Asher plays Jill, a former wedding dress shop owner who lost her business during COVID-19 and after a divorce has found herself living with her daughter.
