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28 February 2020

The Latest Pension Credit Statistics Tell Same Old Story

Pension Credit Stats

Senior Policy Officer Thomas Wilson examines the latest statistics from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), which show a continuing trend of low uptake.

22 July 2019

Paying the price: ensuring older people have a healthy diet

Food v Fuel

Simon Shaw from Sustain reflects on the barriers to good nutrition amongst older people

22 July 2019

Food ‘crisis’ among the older population

Food v Fuel

Edward Hodson from Coventry Citizens Advice outlines the increasing challenge of food poverty for older people in the UK.

22 July 2019

Understanding food in later life

Food v Fuel

Emily O'Brien from Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, talks about what they have learned about food and eating in later life. 

15 July 2019

An enormous sense of responsibility

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Natasha, an Independent Age supporter, explains the numerous challenges she faced when trying everything to ensure her mum got the care she deserved. 

15 July 2019

The cost of preventing a grandchild going in to care

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Farah, an Independent Age supporter, tells her story of the financial struggles that arose after she took on special guardianship for her granddaughter.

03 July 2019

How we can tackle loneliness through Pension Credit

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Robin Hewings from the Campaign to End Loneliness looks at the role of poverty in loneliness. 

03 July 2019

Blue Badge barriers

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Pam shares her experience of the extra costs created by declining mobility.

03 July 2019

Are you the same age as your partner? The government thinks you should be

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Michael Griffin, from Parkinson’s UK, explains the impact of changes to Pension Credit for those with Parkinson’s and other health conditions.

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