Independent Age in the News

Louise Tully, our Head of Community Services, gave advice for older people and their friends and family during the heatwave. Read about it in The i. 

Our research which found that older men are more socially isolated than women their age was quoted in a Daily Telegraph article. Read it here. 

Our Head of Policy and Influencing, Morgan Vine, reacted to the news that the cost of living crisis is forcing more older people back into work. Read about it in the Daily Express. 

Head of Policy & Influencing Morgan Vine sat down with the Tonight programme to talk about Pension Credit and how not enough older people know about it. They also spoke to Yvonne, 76, about how the cost of living crisis is impacting her. You can find out more about the programme on the ITV News website.

Our research shows that low expectations are stopping older people from accessing mental health support. That's why we are calling on those in later life to have their voices heard and respond to a government consultation on mental health. Read about our mental health research exclusively in the Daily Mirror.

Morgan Vine, Head of Policy and Influencing has spoken to the I about how restoring the triple lock policy for pensions is “essential” for older people’s financial security as prices soar.

We are urging pensioners in Bolton to come forward for pension credit payments, with potentially almost £8 million currently unclaimed across the borough. Read more about it in The Bolton News.

Our research has shown older people on the lowest incomes have a higher risk of developing mental health issues. This Daily Express article describes the experience of Christine, a 65-year-old woman, and her financial and mental health struggles during the cost-of-living crisis, despite claiming Pension Credit. We have called for the Government to take action to develop a strategy for older people living in poverty.