Targeted support needed for older people among ethnic minorities, says charity

Language barriers, mistrust of Government and a lack of awareness of financial support are leading to older people from minority ethnic communities missing out on help and facing poverty in later life, a charity said.

Independent Age said it is clear some older people are facing “unique barriers which must be overcome” as the organisation called on the Government to “do more to rebuild trust and proactively target support” at a wider range of communities.