Independent Age are carrying out research into how the recent increase in the cost of living is affecting older people, aged 65 or over. By increase in cost of living, we mean the recent significant rise in energy, food, transport and other costs. We want to hear about your experiences in terms of rising costs, how you have responded and your views on what can be done to help people like you.
This survey should take 15 minutes to complete. It’s designed to help us understand your experiences and opinions on rising cost of living. Your responses will help IE campaign to improve the support older people get to deal with rising costs.
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