Passionate about Angela Lansbury, ABBA, cake & expressing personal opinions. Director of Policy, Grants & Influencing @IndependentAge & Trustee @AgeUKBandG @CentreforMHhttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mwt7wtcr722kKeep your 👀 open next week... [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Oct 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwt7wtcr722khttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mwnexfhcgk2dSuggestions today that the Prime Minister is considering reviewing the #triplelock. This is a divisive issue. At @independentage.bsky.social we would want to see a solid plan to tackle current and future #pensioner #poverty before money is taken away #lab26 #labconf26 #olderpeople #costofliving29 Sep 2026 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnexfhcgk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mwlca3hv2s2uWe at @independentage.bsky.social are at the party conferences talking to politicians about tackling poverty in later life. Our calls: * urgent energy bill support now * increase take up of social security * uprate Local Housing Allowance Read more: https://www.independentage.org/policy-and-research/research-reports28 Sep 2026 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlca3hv2s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mwduvgngj225The #triplelock... For me, it's too often pitched as #olderpeople taking money off younger. Thanks to @resolutionfoundation.org for inviting @independentage.bsky.social on to their podcast to discuss. Have a listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3U2JYGQr6cjlzVCHrX2Ad3?si=Ll6C2CCeTHmntwPmh0QdSA&utm_source=copy-link #pensioner #pensioners #costofliving25 Sep 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwduvgngj225https://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mwapbswdmk2gWorried about water bills? Lots of people are, particularly the older people on low income we advise at @independentage.bsky.social. Now, there is a postcode lottery when it comes to discounts. We're calling on UK Govt to introduce a national social tariff for water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FJiGY0Pbtw24 Sep 2026 07:11 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwapbswdmk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mwajwnsmac2cI guess there are some perks to doing a media interview at 6am24 Sep 2026 05:35 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwajwnsmac2chttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mvzgogapjc25In #Brighton today? Come and visit our giant tap and support our call for a water social tariff that would reduce bills for everyone on a low income #waterbills #costofliving [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Sep 2026 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzgogapjc25https://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mvrwfawfxc24New @independentage.bsky.social research looking at what would happen if social security take up for pensioners in poverty in #Scotland was 100%. Huge impact on the individuals and a saving to the State of £90 million a year across health & social care: https://www.independentage.org/policy-and-research/closing-take-up-gap-briefing18 Sep 2026 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvrwfawfxc24https://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mvktffp7nk2cGreat to be on @moneybox.bsky.social with @paullewismoney.bsky.social discussing @independentage.bsky.social research on low take up of social security entitlements.We're urging UK Govt to publish a strategy so everyone gets the money they are entitled to. Listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031gyg?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile15 Sep 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvktffp7nk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mvkexfxkt22mI have written 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? https://campaigns.independentage.org/page/200260/action/1?locale=en-GB&en_chan=bs&en_ref=20261429915 Sep 2026 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkexfxkt22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mvcqxxhpok2aDid you hear @independentage.bsky.social on BBC Breakfast & the Today programme this morn? We are talking about the impact of low social security take up. As well as a massive impact on the individuals missing out, increasing take up to 100% could save the NHS & social care nearly a £billion a year12 Sep 2026 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvcqxxhpok2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mtxphbbhpk2yDolly! A huge loss to so many of us. Born into poverty, worked hard all her life (not just 9to5). Clever, funny, determined. An employer leading with compassion. A philanthropist. An advocate for marginalised groups. An incredible song writer, singer & actor. In my view, the greatest #dollyparton26 Aug 2026 06:30 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxphbbhpk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mqf3prt5v22tNot my usual Saturday reading, but a powerful report has been released today from the Work and Pensions @hoccommittees.parliament.uk on their inquiry into the Transition to the State Pension age. An important topic, as the age started rising this year and it's likely it won't stop where it is now. https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/54139/documents/301311/default/11 Jul 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqf3prt5v22thttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mqbmszq6q22lPleased to have joined friends who work on Housing inc @crisis-uk.bsky.social, Justlife Foundation, @stmungos.bsky.social , NRLA, @centrepointuk.bsky.social, @sharedhealthgm.bsky.social, @citizensadvice.bsky.social and @sheltercharity.bsky.social to shine a spotlight on the impact of high #rents. [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Jul 2026 07:29 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbmszq6q22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mq5xsat4c22lThis week @independentage.bsky.social were in Westminster sharing new research looking at the impact 100% take up of social security entitlements could have on #olderpeople in poverty. Full report next week. Great to have the Pensions Minister join us to share what he thinks could make a difference08 Jul 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5xsat4c22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mprbwmehh22aJust breathing it in at Castle Farm #lavender fields03 Jul 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mprbwmehh22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mogni7k5kc2j#CouncilTax is a BIG bill and if you're trying to stretch a low income to cover your #costs, it can loom large! Council Tax Reduction can take the #bill for someone living on a low income past State Pension age down to £0. Our new research shows that 1/2 of eligible older people are missing out [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Jun 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mogni7k5kc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mo46oe3zxc2qOff to book club tonight. As usual, not read the book and not 100% sure I even know what it is 📖🪱 #bookclub12 Jun 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo46oe3zxc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mmab6lva3s2d#Pensions can sound dry and techy but they matter. For too many of the people we speak to at @independentage.bsky.social they have been let down by systems that haven't supported them to build savings during their working life. Reaching later life in this situation, is a cold hard reality.19 May 2026 20:47 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmab6lva3s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/morganvine.bsky.social/post/3mm34uyxs3s27In unsteady times like these I tend to always ask #WhatWouldDollyDo?17 May 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:cdh7b2ptcwqejkcuvcw373bl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm34uyxs3s27