Pensioner poverty predicted to almost double by 2040

Breaking stigma

  • Gwenda baking at home
    I worked until I was 75 and it amazes me that I can’t afford to sit down in my own home and put the heating on.

    Gwenda, London

  • Aziza outdoors
    I live with my brother and his wife. I rent out my own home because I can’t afford to live alone.

    Aziza, Leeds

  • Rob standing by the sea
    I’ve had my State Pension for nearly a year, but I couldn’t survive on it alone.

    Rob, Penzance

  • Philip and Carol at home
    We’re really struggling financially. We haven’t asked our children to help us, because they’ve got their own families to worry about.

    Philip and Carol, South Wales

  • Newara
    The price of everything has gone up. My son and daughter help with the rent and bills, energy costs and Council Tax, because my State Pension isn’t enough.

    Newara, Leeds

  • Ismael
    I used to have carers and the council paid for them but then they started making me pay, and it became too much for me to afford. Things are troublesome now because the cost of everything is going up.

    Ismael, London

  • Susan in front of a house
    I’ve lived in Romford nearly all my life and been a private tenant with my landlord for 12 years. She recently said she was selling because of the mortgage payments going up. She gave me a Section 21, so I have to move out.

    Susan, Essex

  • Mohammad standing outdoors
    I’m very worried about my finances. I own my home and I’d like to do some repairs to it, but I can’t afford to.

    Mohammad, Leeds

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