How we can support you: Cost of Living
- Location: Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Price: Free
Email: infoandadvice@ageukcap.org.uk
Telephone: 0300669860
Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can support you with information, advice and resources on many topics, including cost of living, pension credit, and much more
Warm Homes
We know that the current cost of living is causing a lot of anxiety to older people and their families. Each year millions of older people miss out on benefits they are entitled to. Our expert benefit advisors can carry out a benefit entitlement check to see if there is money you can claim.
Pension Credit
Pension Credit is extra money to help you cover your costs if you're over State Pension age and living on a low income. You might be able to get it even if you have other income, savings or assets.
Carer’s Allowance and Credit
Carer's Allowance is the main welfare benefit to help carers. If you give up work to care for someone, you might be worried that not paying National Insurance (NI) will lower your State Pension. But if you care for someone for at least 20 hours per week, you could get Carer's Credit, which helps to maintain your NI record.
If you get Carer’s Allowance, you'll get Carer's Credit automatically. However, you don’t have to be receiving Carer’s Allowance to get Carer's Credit.
Home Energy Checks (Cambridgeshire Only)
If you are struggling to keep warm this winter, get in touch with us for a home energy check. We can help by making sure your home is energy efficient.
Cost of Living Campaign
We know that the current cost of living is causing a lot of anxiety to older people and their families and that too many people are, or will, struggle with rising costs. We are sharing information and links to ensure that people are aware of and receiving all the support to which they are entitled.
Age UK Benefits Calculator
You can use the benefits calculator from Age UK to check what financial support you may be entitled to and help with the rising cost of living. It’s quick, free to use, and can help you find out if you can claim benefits, grants, or other support to increase your income and reduce everyday costs.