Morgan Vine
@morganvine.bsky.social
Passionate about Angela Lansbury, ABBA, cake & expressing personal opinions. Director of Policy, Grants & Influencing @IndependentAge & Trustee @AgeUKBandG @CentreforMH
Great to spend time with the @unison.org.uk Greater London Retired Members Group yesterday. I shared a bit about @independentage.bsky.social, the services we provide to older people on a low income, the insight they share with us, and the changes they need to see
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Great to spend time with the @unison.org.uk Greater London Retired Members Group yesterday. I shared a bit about @independentage.bsky.social, the services we provide to older people on a low income, the insight they share with us, and the changes they need to see
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Many newspapers and politicians have been calling yesterday's fiscal statement a 'Budget for Benefits Street'. Here's three reasons why that is not accurate 🧵
November 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Many newspapers and politicians have been calling yesterday's fiscal statement a 'Budget for Benefits Street'. Here's three reasons why that is not accurate 🧵
Massive congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard to challenge the 2 child limit and amplify the voices of children and families living on a low income. The policy change announced today is huge win for children across the UK #budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Massive congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard to challenge the 2 child limit and amplify the voices of children and families living on a low income. The policy change announced today is huge win for children across the UK #budget2025
Budget day tomorrow. Whatever decisions are taken will have a huge impact on many of us and the people we love. Here's hoping we have a bit of recalibration so that those who need to rely on our social safety net - for whatever reason - are supported rather than let down #budget #budget2026
November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Budget day tomorrow. Whatever decisions are taken will have a huge impact on many of us and the people we love. Here's hoping we have a bit of recalibration so that those who need to rely on our social safety net - for whatever reason - are supported rather than let down #budget #budget2026
Return of the (Danny) Mac. The night we have ALL been waiting years for #bbcstrictly #strictlycomedancing
November 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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CEO @joanna-elson.bsky.social: Our new research paints a stark picture: far too many older people on low incomes are simply surviving, not living.
But the government has the power to change this. We need meaningful support for older people in next week's Budget.
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
But the government has the power to change this. We need meaningful support for older people in next week's Budget.
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Older people are surviving, not living. The autumn budget cannot ignore pensioners
Around two million pensioners are currently living in poverty. Independent Age is calling for government action this autumn budget.
www.bigissue.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
CEO @joanna-elson.bsky.social: Our new research paints a stark picture: far too many older people on low incomes are simply surviving, not living.
But the government has the power to change this. We need meaningful support for older people in next week's Budget.
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
But the government has the power to change this. We need meaningful support for older people in next week's Budget.
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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The rise in energy prices will come during the height of winter and could be devastating.
Older people are sleeping in coats and seeking warmth in public places. They need and deserve protection from sky-high energy costs.
The UK Govt can change this.
www.independentage.org/news-media/p...
Older people are sleeping in coats and seeking warmth in public places. They need and deserve protection from sky-high energy costs.
The UK Govt can change this.
www.independentage.org/news-media/p...
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The rise in energy prices will come during the height of winter and could be devastating.
Older people are sleeping in coats and seeking warmth in public places. They need and deserve protection from sky-high energy costs.
The UK Govt can change this.
www.independentage.org/news-media/p...
Older people are sleeping in coats and seeking warmth in public places. They need and deserve protection from sky-high energy costs.
The UK Govt can change this.
www.independentage.org/news-media/p...
This week @independentage.bsky.social launched our new report looking at the impact high household costs are continuing to have on older people who are living on a low income #pensioner #pensioners #ageing #olderpeople
Being able to afford your household bills is essential to living a dignified life.
Despite this, our new research reveals the shocking scale of older people having to make impossible choices between paying bills and affording their essentials.
www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
Despite this, our new research reveals the shocking scale of older people having to make impossible choices between paying bills and affording their essentials.
www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
November 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
This week @independentage.bsky.social launched our new report looking at the impact high household costs are continuing to have on older people who are living on a low income #pensioner #pensioners #ageing #olderpeople
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2 in 3 older renters receiving Housing Benefit aren't receiving enough to cover their rent.
With @crisis-uk.bsky.social, we're calling on the UK Govt to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance so that no renter has to cut basics to get by.
Ask your MP to act:
campaigns.independentage.org/page/180937/...
With @crisis-uk.bsky.social, we're calling on the UK Govt to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance so that no renter has to cut basics to get by.
Ask your MP to act:
campaigns.independentage.org/page/180937/...
November 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
2 in 3 older renters receiving Housing Benefit aren't receiving enough to cover their rent.
With @crisis-uk.bsky.social, we're calling on the UK Govt to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance so that no renter has to cut basics to get by.
Ask your MP to act:
campaigns.independentage.org/page/180937/...
With @crisis-uk.bsky.social, we're calling on the UK Govt to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance so that no renter has to cut basics to get by.
Ask your MP to act:
campaigns.independentage.org/page/180937/...
Return of the (Danny) Mac. The night we have ALL been waiting years for #bbcstrictly #strictlycomedancing
November 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Return of the (Danny) Mac. The night we have ALL been waiting years for #bbcstrictly #strictlycomedancing
Fantastic to see the UK Govt has now set out timeliness for the Renters Rights Act. Older renters need the protections it will bring as soon as possible.
#rent #renting #generationrent #renters #housing
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
#rent #renting #generationrent #renters #housing
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
Keir Starmer vows to 'put an end to unsafe housing' in exclusive article for Big Issue
The prime minister Keir Starmer has written an exclusive letter in the Big Issue pledging to ensure stronger rights for renters.
www.bigissue.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Fantastic to see the UK Govt has now set out timeliness for the Renters Rights Act. Older renters need the protections it will bring as soon as possible.
#rent #renting #generationrent #renters #housing
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
#rent #renting #generationrent #renters #housing
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
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Ageing doesn't have to mean hardship and insecurity but the UK Government must act now to #MakeAgeingFair.
With the Budget approaching, ask your MP to support the millions of older people forced to make impossible choices each day to get by:
https://campaigns.independentage.org/page/181525/-/1
With the Budget approaching, ask your MP to support the millions of older people forced to make impossible choices each day to get by:
https://campaigns.independentage.org/page/181525/-/1
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Ageing doesn't have to mean hardship and insecurity but the UK Government must act now to #MakeAgeingFair.
With the Budget approaching, ask your MP to support the millions of older people forced to make impossible choices each day to get by:
https://campaigns.independentage.org/page/181525/-/1
With the Budget approaching, ask your MP to support the millions of older people forced to make impossible choices each day to get by:
https://campaigns.independentage.org/page/181525/-/1
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Independent Age is excited to welcome Tony Discipline to our London Marathon 2026 team!
Tony’s incredible efforts will help us reach more older people through our Helpline, ensuring they get the support they need.
Find out more: 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/tony-disc...
Tony’s incredible efforts will help us reach more older people through our Helpline, ensuring they get the support they need.
Find out more: 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/tony-disc...
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Independent Age is excited to welcome Tony Discipline to our London Marathon 2026 team!
Tony’s incredible efforts will help us reach more older people through our Helpline, ensuring they get the support they need.
Find out more: 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/tony-disc...
Tony’s incredible efforts will help us reach more older people through our Helpline, ensuring they get the support they need.
Find out more: 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/tony-disc...
Joined friends in the sector at @turn2us.org.uk parliamentary reception. Powerful speeches @lucybannister.bsky.social, @thomasjlawson.bsky.social, @andrewwesternmp.bsky.social @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social, @terryjermymp.bsky.social. Clear tackling stigma in the social security system is essential
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Joined friends in the sector at @turn2us.org.uk parliamentary reception. Powerful speeches @lucybannister.bsky.social, @thomasjlawson.bsky.social, @andrewwesternmp.bsky.social @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social, @terryjermymp.bsky.social. Clear tackling stigma in the social security system is essential
I have wrote to my MP calling for Housing Benefits to be uprated in the Budget. Will you join me in supporting @independentage.bsky.social by writing to your MP?
campaigns.independentage.org/page/180937/...
campaigns.independentage.org/page/180937/...
Take action to improve the cost of renting
We are calling on the Chancellor to use the Budget to improve Housing Benefits to help older renters afford the cost of essentials. Will you join me in writing to your MP?
campaigns.independentage.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I have wrote to my MP calling for Housing Benefits to be uprated in the Budget. Will you join me in supporting @independentage.bsky.social by writing to your MP?
campaigns.independentage.org/page/180937/...
campaigns.independentage.org/page/180937/...
November 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
So worrying to see these stats today showing even more older people living on a low income are missing out on the #PensionCredit they're entitled to. A sustained, strategic approach is needed from UK Government and Scottish Govt to tackle this issue as soon as possible
An estimated £2.5 billion in Pension Credit wasn't received in 2023/24, a sharp increase on the year before.
It is unacceptable that this vital support is failing to reach the older people who need it most.
Action is needed more urgently than ever.
www.independentage.org/news-media/p...
It is unacceptable that this vital support is failing to reach the older people who need it most.
Action is needed more urgently than ever.
www.independentage.org/news-media/p...
October 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
So worrying to see these stats today showing even more older people living on a low income are missing out on the #PensionCredit they're entitled to. A sustained, strategic approach is needed from UK Government and Scottish Govt to tackle this issue as soon as possible
Will there ever come a time in #CelebrityTraitors when a faithful gets murdered and they don't say how furious #PalomaFaith will be with #AlanCarr ?
October 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Will there ever come a time in #CelebrityTraitors when a faithful gets murdered and they don't say how furious #PalomaFaith will be with #AlanCarr ?
At Independent Age we want to contribute learning and data to support others doing amazing work in the grant making space #grants #grantmaking #grantgiving
Independent Age shares open data on all our grants through @360giving.org so it's easy to see who we fund, the activities we support, and where they are happening.
It’s all about transparency and helping build a clearer picture of the UK charity sector.
https://www.independentage.org/360giving-data
It’s all about transparency and helping build a clearer picture of the UK charity sector.
https://www.independentage.org/360giving-data
October 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
At Independent Age we want to contribute learning and data to support others doing amazing work in the grant making space #grants #grantmaking #grantgiving
Such good news! The Renters Rights Bill will be a game changer for renters of all ages. It will make such a substantial difference to the challenges people currently face #rent #renters #renters #renting #rentersrightsbill
We welcome the Renters' Rights Bill's passing. For years, we've called for a better deal for older renters, and it’s good to see parliamentarians taking action.
What the Bill won’t address is the quality and affordability of rented homes. This must change.
www.independentage.org/news-media/p...
What the Bill won’t address is the quality and affordability of rented homes. This must change.
www.independentage.org/news-media/p...
October 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Such good news! The Renters Rights Bill will be a game changer for renters of all ages. It will make such a substantial difference to the challenges people currently face #rent #renters #renters #renting #rentersrightsbill
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Another reason the government must unfreeze Local Housing Allowance and create a reliable link with rents.
We really don’t want to see these numbers continuing to climb.
We really don’t want to see these numbers continuing to climb.
Homelessness stats just out show another new record in households (132k) and children (172k) living in temporary accommodation. Up 7.5% in last year
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
October 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Another reason the government must unfreeze Local Housing Allowance and create a reliable link with rents.
We really don’t want to see these numbers continuing to climb.
We really don’t want to see these numbers continuing to climb.
In #Edinburgh attending @scottishgreens.org conference where @independentage.bsky.social is shining a spotlight on pensioner poverty and the action political parties need to take in the run up to the Holyrood election. Thanks to @maggiechapman.bsky.social for her thoughtful contributions
October 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In #Edinburgh attending @scottishgreens.org conference where @independentage.bsky.social is shining a spotlight on pensioner poverty and the action political parties need to take in the run up to the Holyrood election. Thanks to @maggiechapman.bsky.social for her thoughtful contributions
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A huge thank you to panellists and attendees for joining our event at #SNP Conference as we explored how we can tackle poverty in later life in Scotland.
Conversations like these are vital in the run up to next year's Holyrood election.
Find out more: www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
Conversations like these are vital in the run up to next year's Holyrood election.
Find out more: www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
October 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A huge thank you to panellists and attendees for joining our event at #SNP Conference as we explored how we can tackle poverty in later life in Scotland.
Conversations like these are vital in the run up to next year's Holyrood election.
Find out more: www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
Conversations like these are vital in the run up to next year's Holyrood election.
Find out more: www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
We know #renters of all ages living on a low income can't afford the ever increasing #rents and Housing Benefit doesn't touch the sides for many. @independentage.bsky.social has joined others to call on the UK Government to uprate Local Housing Allowance in the their budget #rent #renting #campaign
We’re proud to have joined with over 40 organisations including campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK government to unfreeze local housing allowance at the upcoming budget.
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#UnfreezeLHA
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#UnfreezeLHA
October 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Been at #SNP25 this weekend talking to delegates, politicians and professionals in connected sectors about the key challenges faced by older people on a low income in the nation
October 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Been at #SNP25 this weekend talking to delegates, politicians and professionals in connected sectors about the key challenges faced by older people on a low income in the nation