Information and advice

Age UK Bury offers a free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers.

How to access the service

The aim of our Information and Advice service is to support older people and their carers to enable them to live independently and manage the challenges that getting older can bring. 

Our service specialises in ensuring people receive their full entitlement to benefits and supports people with applying for Pension Credits and Attendance Allowance. Since the service started in 2013, the service has put over £12 million back in the pockets of older people in Bury.

To book a free appointment, please email info@ageukbury.org.uk or call 0161 763 9030.

Our service is free but we welcome donations to keep the service up and running

Opening times

Our information and advice officers are available Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4pm.

Topics we cover

Our advisers are trained to help you on the following topics.

• Social care - such as finding a care home or getting some help at home, and how it's funded.
• Your income - including free benefits checks, help with applying for benefits and pension advice.
• Your home - information on staying warm at home, home adapatations and how to prevent falls.
• Legal issues - such as wills, Power of Attorney, and how to deal with an estate.

We are grateful to Bury Council for their support to our I&A Service. 

Our national partner, Age UK, produces free information guides and factsheets on a wide range of topics, including home adaptations, dementia, and advice for carers. You can find a complete list of guides and factsheets on the Age UK national website.