5 health benefits of never retiring
Queen Elizabeth II worked well beyond retirement age. Director of Services Simon Hewett-Avison highlights the benefits of working into older age in the Independent.
Independent Age in the News
Energy bill plan provides 'breathing space'
The government's plan to tackle rising energy bills will provide “much-needed breathing space” for older people, but more needs to be done in response to the cost of living crisis. Read our reaction to the government's energy bill plan in the Daily Express.
"We are hurtling towards a devastating winter"
One in seven older people may not turn on their heating this winter due to the cost of living crisis, leading to fears many will die. We are urging the new Prime Minster to announce a broad and bold cost of living package of support. Read our open letter to the Conservative leadership candidates in the Daily Mirror.
Independent Age launch £1million emergency fund
In response to the cost of living crisis, we have launched a £1 million emergency fund to support community groups that are helping older people. Read about the new fund in the Daily Express, Third Force News and Manchester Evening News.
Starve or freeze to death
The cost of living crisis is forcing older people to choose between heating their homes or eat a meal. CNN reports on how record inflation is impacting older people living in the UK. The broadcaster sat down with Head of Policy Morgan Vine and included testimonies from an Independent Age survey. You can read the full article here.
Not being online may cost older people £1k a year
Older people that are worried about going online could be losing £1000 a year by paying more for goods or services according to research by Vodafone. We have partnered with the telecommunications company to launch Hi Digital, a digital skills programme aimed at the over-65s. Read about our new exciting partnership in the Daily Mail, Daily Express, and Evening Standard.
Older people worse off because of soaring bills
We are "seriously worried" about how the cost of living crisis will affect older people and want the government to step in urgently. Director of Services Simon Hewitt-Avison spoke to Sky News about the increase in calls to our helpline from older people cutting back. The report was covered by 75 radio stations including Times Radio, LBC, Magic and Heart.
We are facing a "winter of despair"
The Ofgem energy price cap confirms a fear held my many, we are facing a winter of despair. Various outlets covered our reaction the announcement, including the Daily Express, The I, Daily Mirror (print), The Guardian live feed, and Glasgow Evening Times. Click here to read our response.