Pension Credit
If you're over State Pension age and you're struggling to make ends meet, Pension Credit could help top up your income.
You may be entitled to help with NHS health costs, depending on your age and circumstances.
Everyone aged over 60 gets free prescriptions. If you're under 60 you can save money on prescriptions by buying prescription prepayment certificates from the NHS for 3 or 12 months. This covers all your prescriptions for that period, regardless of how many you need.
If you’re 60 or over you're also entitled to a free NHS sight test, so you should let your optician know when you reach 60.
Depending on your circumstances, you could also get help with the following:
Find out more about prescription prepayment certificates on the NHS website
You'll qualify for help with the NHS costs mentioned above if you or your partner receive any of the following benefits:
If you don’t receive any of these benefits but have a low income, you may still be eligible for some help with health costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme. You can either apply for the NHS Low Income Scheme online or by post.
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.
We offer support through our free advice line on 0800 678 1602. Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. We also have specialist advisers at over 120 local Age UKs.
If you're over State Pension age and you're struggling to make ends meet, Pension Credit could help top up your income.
Our Benefits Calculator can help you to find out what you could be claiming, quickly and easily.
If you're on a low income or you're out of work, you might be able to claim Universal Credit to boost your income.
Income Support is a benefit for people on a low income who need help to cover their living costs. Find out more.
Warm Home Discount is a one-off payment to help with the cost of energy during the winter.
If you're on a low income and struggling to cover your rent, you might be able to claim Housing Benefit.