Rising water bills and phone and broadband contract price hikes, are putting even more pressure on our finances at the moment.

Social tariffs can be a good option for those on a low income and receiving benefits like Pension Credit.

#MoneywiseMonday independentage.org/get-advice/mon…

If you're not happy with a benefits decision or you think it's wrong, you can ask for it to be looked at again.

This factsheet explains what you need to do and how you can get support to challenge a benefits decision:
independentage.org/what-to-do-if-…

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If you’re thinking of moving to a care home, how you will pay your care home fees is one of the main things you’ll need to consider.

Learn more about assessments, council payments and more...

England and Wales: independentage.org/get-advice/pay…

Scotland: independentage.org/get-advice/pay…

Worrying about your energy bills? 💡

Find helpful tips and advice on the support that's available if you're struggling to manage costs:
independentage.org/get-advice/mon…

🚨 BANK HOLIDAY UPDATE 🚨

While our Helpline is closed on weekends and bank holidays, you can still access our information through our website:
independentage.org/get-advice

You can also email our friendly advisers who will reply upon their return: Helpline[@]IndependentAge[.]Org

Hundreds of thousands of older people are missing out on vital support they're entitled to - make sure you and the people you care about aren't.

With our free, anonymous finance calculator, you can easily check your situation: independentage.entitledto.co.uk/home/start

We believe a #VoiceForLaterLife would help others like Marion.

A Commissioner would listen to older people’s experiences, including those that are seldom heard and work to find solutions for issues that will matter to all of us:
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When you're asking for help, we know how important it is to feel comfortable which is why you can reach us in the ways that suit you best...

☎️ 0800 319 6789
📨 Helpline[@]IndependentAge[.]Org
💻 independentage.org/get-support/ca…

May's Good to Know group schedule has dropped:
🔸Learn as part of Deaf Awareness Week
🔸Gain new digital skills with AbilityNet
🔸Stay independent with Later Life Training
🔸Explore with Dementia Adventure

Find out more and book your place:
independentage.org/get-support/te…

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is... Reckon you could spot a scam? 🔍

Anyone of us can fall for a scam so it's important to know the signs to look out for and what to do if you're concerned.

Share our Scamwise guide with someone today:independentage.org/get-advice/sca…

Representatives from @npcuk Ageing Better Independent Age Age UK handing in a petition calling for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing

#Commissioner #OlderPeople #Ageing #Petition