'A constant struggle' - The impact of high household costs on older people facing financial hardship

Deciding whether to wash with cold water or eat is not a choice anyone should make. Yet it is the hidden reality for many older people on a low income.

In a new report, Independent Age - a national charity providing support for older people facing financial hardship - shares these often-hidden experiences.

The report shares policy recommendations that encourage the Government and other stakeholders to act on to reduce the pressure on pensioners on a low income.