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Benefits and Entitlements

Changes to benefits due to the coronavirus pandemic

There have been some changes to claiming certain benefits due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Each year up to £3.5bn of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit goes unclaimed by older people. Let us help make it easier.

For details about how and when your benefits are paid, including over the Christmas period, see the Government website.

What extra money are you entitled to?

Do you know what benefits you are entitled to? Our Benefits Calculator can help you, quickly and easily, to find out what you could be claiming.

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We can provide expert support with claiming benefits. Contact your local Age UK if you need help.

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