Ex-nurse and IA media volunteer speaks to i News
Thabani Sithole, spoke to i News about her experience of financial hardship in later life following a period of illness that forced her to retire. She explains that after initial feelings of shame, she eventually reached out to Independent Age who helped her get the benefits and Pension Credit she was entitled to. Now that she has some degree of financial stability, Thabani wants to speak out to ensure others don't suffer in silence due stigma. You can the full story here.