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Age NI is the new force combining Age Concern Northern Ireland and
Help the Aged in Northern Ireland. Age NI is a member of the Age UK family.
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Last year we helped older people in Northern Ireland claim £725,000 in additional benefits - let us help make it easier.
If you are unable to work full-time because you are caring for someone with a disability or health problem‚ you might be able to claim Carer’s Allowance.
Although many older people continue to enjoy good health well into later life, some people find that they need help with daily living.
Everyone aged over 60 gets free prescriptions and eye tests. Help towards to other health costs are also available.
If you are entitled to Housing Benefit but are not receiving it, a simple claim could reduce your bills each week.
The amount of capital you have can affect your eligibility for means-tested benefits. The same limit applies for both single people and couples.
It is estimated that the average amount of weekly unclaimed Pension Credit is estimated to lie in the range £1.2m to £2.3m per week in Northern Ireland.
Financial help for people who receive certain benefits and need help with extra expenses.
Financial support for older people who live in the home they own to help with rates payments.
The LPA scheme provides a 20% deduction on the rate bill for people aged 70 or over who live alone. LPA is not means-tested in any way.
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