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The time to claim Pension Credit is right now, says Age UK
Age UK is urging older people on low and modest incomes to check whether they’re eligible for Pension Credit, to be assured of keeping their Winter Fuel Payment this winter
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Water bills a “constant struggle” for many in later life
38% of older people (65+) living on a low household income (under £15k per year) in England and 29% in Wales are either finding it a constant struggle – or a struggle from time to time – to keep up with their water bills, according to new research by Independent Age.
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Knowledge is power when it comes to planning your retirement finances
A worrying number of retirees are finding they have underestimated the real cost of retirement, writes Richard Collinson of Retire Easy. Getting an accurate fix ahead on your likely costs – and savings required – is critical for peace of mind.
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Older Londoners: how is the cost of living impacting YOU?
Could YOU help Age UK London in its campaigning efforts to alert politicians and policymakers about how the cost of living is impacting older Londoners?
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Pensioner poverty “could almost double in next 15 years”
New research from Independent Age, the national charity supporting older people in financial hardship, projects a dramatic surge in poverty in later life by 2040 if current trends and policies remain the same.
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Older people in Leeds set out the changes they want to election candidates
Ahead of the General Election in July, Leeds Older People’s Forum and Age UK Leeds, as the two leading local charities in the City working for older people, have set out the changes they want politicians to act upon in order to improve the lives of older people in the City.
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Fixing our dangerous homes “would save billions in health and social care costs”
Fixing the dangerous homes lived in by older people would directly save the NHS and the social care sector more than £1.5 billion a year while delivering billions more in health benefits, newly published research reveals. New analysis from the Centre for Ageing Better reveals how poor-quality housing is incurring huge costs and pressures…
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Fixing the generational wealth gap “a priority”, as fears grow of loss of state support in retirement
New findings from the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) and M&G plc have highlighted significant generational disparities in wealth accumulation, raising concerns about intergenerational fairness and the future of the “intergenerational contract”.
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Closing employment gap for older workers “would generate £9 billion a year for economy”
The Centre for Ageing Better has joined forces with other organisations to create the 50+ Employment Commitment which outlines six steps political parties should take to level the playing field for older workers.