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The NPC is a unique organisation, run by older people for the older people of today and tomorrow. Give a donation to the NPC so we can continue with our vital work. npcuk.org/shop Your support could make all the difference #Donate #Support #Donation

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One in five older people cutting food and hygiene to make ends meet independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho… #OlderPeople #PensionerPoverty

One in five older people cutting food and hygiene to make ends meet

Age UK’s ‘crisis hiding in plain sight’ campaign is urging older people to check if they are entitled to extra financial support

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Carers UK@CarersUKJan 13
It can be hard to get your voice heard when you're caring for someone. Our Being Heard guides are packed with ideas on communicating with professionals, carers’ rights and looking after yourself while advocating for somebody else. Download yours: carersuk.org/self-advocacy?u…
Three booklets titled "Being Heard: A self-advocacy guide for carers" with the Carers UK logo. Each cover features a close-up of a smiling person of diverse ethnic backgrounds. The background is white with a red section featuring the Carers UK logo.

ALT Three booklets titled "Being Heard: A self-advocacy guide for carers" with the Carers UK logo. Each cover features a close-up of a smiling person of diverse ethnic backgrounds. The background is white with a red section featuring the Carers UK logo.

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There is nothing new in the #ScottishBudget that will adequately respond to the growing number of older people in poverty. We need a targeted strategy to tackle pensioner poverty and ensure that we can all live a financially secure, dignified later life: independentage.org/scottish-…
An anonymous quote is illustrated by a pile of coins with a red cross through it. The quote reads: I don't have enough, not enough to live on.

ALT An anonymous quote is illustrated by a pile of coins with a red cross through it. The quote reads: I don't have enough, not enough to live on.

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Jan Shortt, NPC Gen Sec, said the report is a "shocking insight into the day-to-day struggles faced by a rapidly growing number of older people". express.co.uk/news/politics/… #PensionerPoverty #OlderPeople #StatePension #Pensioners #Pensions

Warning 2 million pensioners at risk of being in poverty in Britain

A charity has warned that the number of older people living in poverty in the UK could rise to two million.

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Is your home suitable for your needs? "There are currently 12.8 million more Disabled people than there are accessible homes, leaving many people without the homes they need." Says our Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager for Homes, Christos Tuton. Read more about the major ‘accessibility gap’ in today’s housing market with not enough accessible homes across the country in our blog: ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/h… #OlderHomeowners #OlderTenants #AccessibleHomes #Accessibility #Age
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The NPC is urging members to help WASPI campaigners send a million letters to MPs asking them to support the 50s-born women’s claim for compensation. npcuk.org/post/help-waspi-se… #Waspi #Women #Pensions #StatePension #OlderPeople
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Millions of older people aren't receiving the vital support they're entitled to. It's always worth checking that the older people you care about aren't missing out on money that could make a difference. Take a look at our free finance calculator today: independentage.entitledto.co…
A calculator illustration has the word 'support' written in capitals on the answer screen. Text reads: Free financial support check for people over 65. Are you getting all the help you're entitled to?

ALT A calculator illustration has the word 'support' written in capitals on the answer screen. Text reads: Free financial support check for people over 65. Are you getting all the help you're entitled to?

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New data released today by @ONS shows there has been no progress made on life expectancy in the UK in a decade – in stark contrast to sizeable interests over previous decades. We are calling for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing to ensure older people’s needs are considered within measures to build a healthier nation. "The latest life expectancy data for the country continues to paint a concerning picture. Life expectancy in this country is stagnating and remains well below pre-pandemic levels." Says our Senior Evidence Manager (Research, Impact and Voice), Dr. @AideenYoung. Read more in our press release: ageing-better.org.uk/news/no…
An older woman with a walking stick walks down a street

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We're looking into the pre-pension income gap - the financial shortfall people experience if they retire before they reach State Pension age. @Ageing_Better sets out how this can disproportionally affect people who have a job that impacts their health as they age
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❗There’s been a 40% increase in emergency food parcels provided over winter in the last 5 years. Food prices have risen by 37% in the last 5 years, rents are skyrocketing, bills are crazy, and our social security system hasn’t kept up. People don’t have enough money to live.
Before and after images about hunger in the UK. The first image from 2019 shows a person's hand placing food into a shelf, with text saying 'How it started: Food banks set to provide over 400,000 food parcels this winter alone.' The second image from 2025 features a food bank sign against a brick wall, with text stating 'How it's going: 739,000 emergency food parcels provided last winter.'

ALT Before and after images about hunger in the UK. The first image from 2019 shows a person's hand placing food into a shelf, with text saying 'How it started: Food banks set to provide over 400,000 food parcels this winter alone.' The second image from 2025 features a food bank sign against a brick wall, with text stating 'How it's going: 739,000 emergency food parcels provided last winter.'

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Did you know as a carer you are entitled to free flu jabs? Contact your GP or local pharmacy and get your jab booked in! For more information: carersuk.org/help-and-advice…
Smiling elderly woman with white hair showing a bandage on her arm, suggesting she's had a flu jab. Text reads: “Do you look after someone? Ask about your free flu jab.” Logo of Carers UK in the corner.

ALT Smiling elderly woman with white hair showing a bandage on her arm, suggesting she's had a flu jab. Text reads: “Do you look after someone? Ask about your free flu jab.” Logo of Carers UK in the corner.

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On the second day of BGS… In August, we co-produced the report “Hospital at home for frailty” with @UKHaHSoc. Hospital at Home, also referred to as virtual wards, enables people to remain at home while receiving the diagnosis and treatment they need. buff.ly/XU6WI2X
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Our recent Surviving not living report revealed that an alarming amount of older people aren't aware of social tariffs despite the positive impact they can have in reducing household costs. The UK Govt and providers must better-promote this vital support. independentage.org/policy-an…
A quote from Sandra, aged 77, is illustrated with a big red stamp mark which says 'paid' in capitals. Her quote reads: The social tariff is amazing! One bill I no longer have to worry about. Made a huge difference.

ALT A quote from Sandra, aged 77, is illustrated with a big red stamp mark which says 'paid' in capitals. Her quote reads: The social tariff is amazing! One bill I no longer have to worry about. Made a huge difference.

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Energy Standing Charges to finally fall? The Government is consulting on moving Warm Home Discount costs to Unit Rate, which could mean a typical £39/yr lower standing charges from April, read more here: moneysavingexpert.com/news/2… #MartinLewis

Standing Charges could finally fall from April under Government plans – Martin Lewis says it's 'a...

Gas and electricity Standing Charges in England, Scotland and Wales could be cut by £39 a year from April 2026. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has welcomed the news, but warned that more...

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🚨Corridor Care in A&E is rising. ❄️Winter pressures only increase the risk to older people. Have you or a loved one had a difficult experience in A&E recently? Share your story here: bit.ly/4pf8wKS
A purple background with the following quote in white text: "I couldn't believe what I was seeing. The corridors were lined with patients on trolleys, hooked up to drips, some moaning in pain. It reminded me of war films. - Susan, 79". Age UK's logo is underneath with the tagline "Let's change how we age"

ALT A purple background with the following quote in white text: "I couldn't believe what I was seeing. The corridors were lined with patients on trolleys, hooked up to drips, some moaning in pain. It reminded me of war films. - Susan, 79". Age UK's logo is underneath with the tagline "Let's change how we age"

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#WASPI campaigners secure commitment to speedy Government reconsideration in last minute deal. Details here: ow.ly/Qi2h50XAPZ8
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"Pragmatic prescribing to reduce harm for older people with moderate to severe frailty" aims to support prescribing decisions for older people with moderate to severe frailty. View our guidance document here: buff.ly/WofRdSe
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The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it will aim to revisit its decision on WASPI compensation within 12 weeks. npcuk.org/post/waspi-secures… #WASPI #StatePension #Women #StatePensionAge
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Today we release our State of Ageing 2025 infographics. These 40 free infographics are arranged in the same themes as our State of Ageing report: financial security, demographic changes and trends of our ageing population, older people's experience in work, ageing and health, the quality of England's homes and older people's contributions to society. We welcome other organisations, researchers, and individuals using these infographics on social media or in workshops as a collaborative and interactive way of exploring the report rapidly. Download here: ageing-better.org.uk/resourc… #AgeingInEngland #AgeingInTheUK #OlderAge #Ageing #Age
Health The oldest places in England aren’t necessarily the ones in worst health. Places that are older than average with a better than average health profile tend to be rural. For source see chart 6.04 here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

ALT Health The oldest places in England aren’t necessarily the ones in worst health. Places that are older than average with a better than average health profile tend to be rural. For source see chart 6.04 here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

Work 350,000 people aged 50 to 65 with long-term health conditions would return to the workforce if the right support were in place. For source see chart 3.06 here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/work-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

ALT Work 350,000 people aged 50 to 65 with long-term health conditions would return to the workforce if the right support were in place. For source see chart 3.06 here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/work-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

Homes Only one in eight homes in England can be visited by people with access needs. The four features that make a home visitable for most people are: A WC at entrance level No steps between the pavement and the entrance Sufficiently wide doorways and circulation space A main entrance door that is free of obstructions higher than 15mm For source see chart 4.05a here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/homes-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

ALT Homes Only one in eight homes in England can be visited by people with access needs. The four features that make a home visitable for most people are: A WC at entrance level No steps between the pavement and the entrance Sufficiently wide doorways and circulation space A main entrance door that is free of obstructions higher than 15mm For source see chart 4.05a here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/homes-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

Society Although internet use has increased among older people, many are still excluded from digital services. The proportion of people aged 65 and over who don’t use the internet at home dropped from 29% to 27% between 2023 and 2024. 3.5 million people aged 65 and over don’t use the internet at home. For source see chart 7.13 here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/society-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

ALT Society Although internet use has increased among older people, many are still excluded from digital services. The proportion of people aged 65 and over who don’t use the internet at home dropped from 29% to 27% between 2023 and 2024. 3.5 million people aged 65 and over don’t use the internet at home. For source see chart 7.13 here: https://ageing-better.org.uk/society-state-ageing-2025 Centre for Ageing Better

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Many older people affected by the Windrush scandal are veterans🎖️ They served our country but have been denied citizenship, threatened with deportation and refused jobs. Thank you to Action for Race Equality, Royal British Legion and @NDIronsMP for holding this event.
Action for Race Equality@AREtweets_27 Nov 2025
Yesterday @ Parliament, ARE, the @PoppLegion and @LiverpoolAFW hosted a roundtable on the #Windrush scandal’s impact on veterans. Stories of lost status, denied pensions and decades in limbo made clear: those who served should never have had their dignity or belonging questioned.
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