Amy Dodge

Media Communications manager at Independent Age - mostly tweeting about charities but occasionally cats too. Views expressed are my own

[Amy Dodge @AmyDilley1]

Older people shouldn't miss out on the financial support they're entitled to.
I'm inviting my MP to attend the @IndependentAge Parliamentary event to learn more about pensioner poverty and the barriers to accessing support. Will you do the same?

https://t.co/rPNO0C9H4T

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

2 in 3 older renters who receive Housing Benefit aren't receiving enough to cover their rent.

With @crisis_uk and the Cover the Cost coalition, we're calling on the UK Govt to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance at the next Budget.

Help us push for change:
https://t.co/DkPon0RnI9

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Nearly 2 million older people are living in poverty across the UK. It doesn't have to be this way, but small change won't fix this.

We're at the ACC for #Lab25 and we're calling for action in the Budget to #MakeAgeingFair. Join the campaign: https://t.co/JjxKe5lwlp

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Here they are, our @OneMinuteBriefs #MakeAgeingFair shortlist! 🌟

Let us know what you think!

If you're feeling inspired, why not join us as a campaigner and help us #MakeAgeingFair: https://t.co/DkPon0RnI9

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Nearly 2 million older people live in poverty with more hovering precariously on the brink.

Poverty doesn’t impact all older people equally and it’s time to change that.

Take part in the @OneMinuteBriefs challenge and help us #MakeAgeingFair: https://t.co/4vutPvoq0G

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Nearly a year on from the UK general election, we asked the public for their thoughts on pensioner poverty.

Despite stereotypes of intergenerational tensions, our new research shows that the public wants positive action to tackle poverty in later life.
https://t.co/G4sx3vpR3X

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

#OlderScotlandIndex25: With research from @DiffleyPartners, we are launching the Older People’s Economic Wellbeing Index to reveal the reality of later life in Scotland.

Pensioner poverty is a growing issue, having increased by 25% over the past decade.
https://t.co/L5DZ7IxS5d

[Amy Dodge @AmyDilley1]

I've signed the pledge by @IndependentAge, promising to do my bit so there's #NoOneLeftInTheCold. Think the UK Government should tackle poverty in later life? Sign the pledge here: https://t.co/M8e7ix1Y6t

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

We all deserve a warm, safe later life without worrying about being able to afford essentials, but too many older people in the UK are struggling to get by.

Losing the #WinterFuelPayment will make this winter harder for many.

Ask your MP to take action:
https://t.co/J76MNhDXuK

[Amy Dodge @AmyDilley1]

A few more days left to apply for my current role @IndependentAge
It's a really interesting and varied role with an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of older people in poverty.
Closes on Sunday.

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

We're #recruiting a Media Communications Manager.

The role is responsible for overseeing Independent Age’s media communications, including PR, social media, celebrities and stories.

📆 Closes 22 September

Read the job description and apply here: https://t.co/tXKq1fMpjy

[Amy Dodge @AmyDilley1]

We need your help to protect older people on a low income from planned changes to #WinterFuelPayments! Will you invite your MP to a debate coming up next week? @IndependentAge have a letter for you to send here:

https://t.co/nGkDVwMNrX

[Amy Dodge @AmyDilley1]

I'm supporting @IndependentAge by asking Chancellor #RachelReeves to support older people in financial hardship by not changing who receives the #WinterFuelPayments this autumn. Join me here: https://t.co/9VdCuqQS7W

[Amy Dodge @AmyDilley1]

I just wrote to my MP asking them to delay the change to #WinterFuelPayments so they won't make things worse for #OlderPeople in #Financial Hardship. Will you join me and @IndependentAge and write to your MP too? https://t.co/OChtY2d5Hu

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Welcome to new Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer!

We look forward to working with you and @UKLabour, but there's no time to waste.

Urgent action is needed to support the #TwoMillionTwoMany older people living in poverty in the UK.

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/DoAcbrkjst #GE24

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Without seeing urgent changes, our research projects that pensioner poverty could double by 2040.

Nobody pictures a later life which involves counting every penny but that's the reality for #TwoMillionTooMany older people.

Help us end pensioner poverty: https://t.co/DoAcbrkjst

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Today we're hosting our landmark #TwoMillionTooMany conference on poverty in later life.

Follow along as we bring together older people and industry experts to shine a light on pensioner poverty, the systems letting older people down and changes we need.
https://t.co/DoAcbrkjst

[Morgan Vine @MorganVine_]

Thanks to @bbc5live for featuring @IndependentAge's work on the challenges faced by older #privaterenters living on a low income and what we think would help. If you missed it, listen again 8 mins in:
https://t.co/6swsHkxeiz
#rent #renters #generationrent #renting #rentersreform

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Around 2 million older people in the UK are living in poverty, with many making desperate choices to get by, left feeling unheard and unseen.

It shouldn't be this way.

We must work together to tackle pensioner poverty. Sign our Statement of Intent today: https://t.co/LjXECQIfbC

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Across the UK, there are #TwoMillionTooMany older people in poverty.

It is unacceptable that so many in later life face constant worry to afford the basics, if they can afford them at all. This can't go on.

We must stand up for what's fair and right: https://t.co/DoAcbrkjst

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

The private rented sector is failing our growing number of older renters.

While England is not the only country managing an ageing population, our new briefing highlights how we can learn from international practices improving life for older renters:
https://t.co/QMHBjeUbni