Joshua

Sporadic Tweeter, PR & Media Officer at @independentage and drummer for @slowcookedbears. Views expressed are my own.

[Joshua @joshhack92]

@CFCTicketsHQ I’m a True Blue member who was unsuccessful in the ballot, but still says the event is not available to me.

[Aasma Day @AasmaDay]

'I rent at 68 and work to survive – I can’t afford any luxuries'
Linda, 68, tells @theipaper her rent shot up by 23% & her life is about existing with constant sacrifices so she can pay her bills. She even cuts her own hair. @IndependentAge @age_uk
https://t.co/khA3ozSOpl

[Morgan Vine @MorganVine_]

Thanks so much to @Moneybox and @FelicityHannah for inviting @IndependentAge on to talk about people working passed State Pension age. For anyone doing this because you feel you can't afford not to, @IndependentAge can help with free information and expert advice

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

"If I do get another bill come in, I couldn’t pay for it.”

We cannot stand by while older people in poverty are forced into debt just to keep their appliances running.

The UK Govt must protect older people from financial hardship.
https://t.co/DYOAkm0yuq

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

For International Day of Older Persons, acting legend Sue Holderness explores pensioner poverty in three new films.

Thabani came to Independent Age with no idea that she was missing out on hundreds of pounds of support.

See the full conversation: https://t.co/N6FQeLDeho
#IDOP

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Many older people on low incomes have fallen into debt just to keep the heating on. With another difficult winter around the corner, they need support now.

The UK Govt must tackle this mountain of debt with measures such as a national energy social tariff
https://t.co/WvGutvvKo4

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

"I hate living this way, but I have no choice."

A national water social tariff would ensure more people are able to access the water they need without having to make extreme sacrifices.
https://t.co/nV4hMe6FcI

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

“I have even resorted to restricting the number of times I flush the loo. I don’t like living this way, but I have no choice."

Too many older people are cutting back on essentials. We can end the postcode lottery of support with a national social tariff.
https://t.co/9NdXBP7ekK

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Our new research reveals that the UK voting public are acutely aware of the issues impacting older people in poverty and the majority expects the UK Government to listen to their needs.

The UK Govt must take the opportunity to address later life poverty.
https://t.co/7qjrLgS5AC

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

🚨 WINTER FUEL PAYMENT VICTORY 🚨

We campaigned and the UK Government has listened.

Reversing damaging #WinterFuelPayment changes means more older people in financial hardship will receive this lifeline this winter.

Your actions helped make this happen.
https://t.co/65ki4YCysY

[Joshua @joshhack92]

Today's Winter Fuel Payment announcement is welcome, but we need more details on who will be eligible.

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

We welcome today's #WinterFuelPayment announcement but we need action.

Since changes were announced in July, we have been pushing for the UK Government to review the threshold to avoid hundreds of thousands of older people on a low income missing out.

https://t.co/yGVY1f1xQE

[Joshua @joshhack92]

Older people need a #VoiceforLaterLife. Email your MP now to support establishing a #CommissionerforOlderPeopleandAgeing. Together, we can ensure their challenges are heard and addressed. #IndependentAge

https://t.co/RN8CUVjIAL

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Living in financial hardship can be incredibly isolating and seeking help shouldn’t involve additional stress but we regularly hear how our social security system is overly complex.

Read more: https://t.co/0bhbc3JylD

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

“By the time you've finished, you feel absolutely awful, mentally exhausted and worried that you won’t get the help”

Our "overwhelming" social security system is letting people down. The UK Govt must ensure older people receive support they're entitled to
https://t.co/HOgP450ZAL

[Big Issue @BigIssue]

Nearly one million older people in the UK could face water poverty by 2029. We need change https://t.co/d62jHcS8TQ

[Joshua @joshhack92]

Millions of pensioners will be freezing when they go to bed tonight. This ice sculpture of Rob serves as a chilling reminder that across the country, there are older people in poverty that cannot afford to turn their heating on #NoOneLeftInTheCold.

[Independent Age @IndependentAge]

Did you spot Rob and his ice sculpture on @GMB yesterday? ❄️

We're incredibly worried about the many older people, just like Rob, who are struggling to stay warm this winter. The UK Govt must ensure there is #NoOneLeftInTheCold.

Help us take action: https://t.co/q3XMzm6b1n

[Morgan Vine @MorganVine_]

Today @independentage are on the Southbank with an ice sculpture of our amazing campaigner Rob. Like many older people living on a low fixed income, the colder months are tough. Join us to improve the situation: https://t.co/onUfIIB7j1 #NoOneLeftInTheCold

[Joshua @joshhack92]

#NoOneLeftInTheCold

[Big Issue @BigIssue]

This ice sculpture makes a powerful point about pensioners after winter fuel payment cut https://t.co/7YOGgFAbjs

[Big Issue @BigIssue]

This ice sculpture makes a powerful point about pensioners after winter fuel payment cut https://t.co/7YOGgFAbjs

[Joanna Elson @JoannaElson]

Rob is one of two million older people who can’t afford to turn on their heating this winter. We can all play our part in changing this. Thank you for sharing your story, Rob. #NoOneLeftInTheCold ⁦@IndependentAge⁩