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  1. Age UK Parliamentary Briefing - How is the cost of living affecting older people in 2026 (April 2026).pdf

    that target key sources of financial pressure. The Government should take targeted action to boost benefit take-up, widen access to energy bill support and ease the housing costs of pensioners on low and ... how any targeted support will reach those on low incomes, not only those receiving means-tested benefits. The Government should be prepared to use other routes including the Crisis and Resilience Fund

  2. Policy_Research_Update_ May2019.pdf

    enjoy this month’s Policy and Research Update. - Emily News A third of mixed-age couples claiming benefits could lose out on up to £35,000 while waiting for their younger partner to reach state pension age ... couples. Changes to benefits that came in this month means that some mixed-age couples have become ineligible for both Pension Credit and pension-age Housing Benefit – two benefits designed to support

  3. Response_Investment_Innovation_Future_Consolidation_Apr19.pdf

    Consolidation’. Firstly, Age UK welcomes many of the proposals contained in the document. We recognise the benefits that greater consolidation among pension schemes can bring, in particular the economies of scale ... pay more there must be clear evidence that any excess charges/fees are real and derive a long-term benefit to savers. Because illiquid investments are not subject to daily valuations, it is difficult to

  4. Bupa policy.pdf

    * For a full list of benefits, benefit limits and terms and conditions associated with your cover please refer to your table of cover and membership guide. Bupa cash plan is provided by Bupa Insurance

  5. CRS_Aug17_Age UK's_response_to_DWP_social_fund_funeral_payments_consultation.pdf

    receiving local authority support but not a qualifying benefit, this should not exclude another immediate relative who is in receipt of a qualifying benefit from being able to receive a Funeral Payment. While ... We would like to see the list of qualifying benefits reviewed. There has been a particularly issue for low income homeowners since 2013 when Council Tax Benefit was replaced by the local authority system

  6. Insights_Report-Community_Energy_Programme_Evaluation_Findings.pdf

    volunteers and external organisations who are likely to have contact with older people that may benefit most from energy-related support. Energy Advisers are not an income generating asset and consideration ... staff who have contact with older people (most likely to benefit from warm homes) so that they can spot the signs of older people who may benefit from energy-related support and provide low-level support

  7. Council Tax support information guide (PDF)

    Council Tax is a tax you pay to your local council. If you’re on a low income or claiming certain benefits, you might be entitled to help paying it. This help is known as Council Tax Reduction or Council ... those under State Pension age. 3 Can I claim it?. If you’re on a low income or claiming certain benefits, you might be able to get Council Tax Reduction. You can make a claim whether you own or rent your

  8. Policy_Research_Update_ June2019.pdf

    be available to older people aged 75+ if they were in receipt of Pension Credit, a means-tested benefit designed to help older people on very low incomes. Click here to read Age UK’s briefing paper, detailing ... Consultation Responses 3 The Warm and Well programme aims to provide advice on income maximisation through benefit entitlement checks in the homes of vulnerable older people, as well as providing information on staying

  9. Spring Statement – Age UK response.pdf

    incomes still face significant barriers to accessing funding for household retrofits and many of the benefits of improved energy efficiency will not be felt in the short-term. What Age UK would like to see ... for Cold Weather Payment to support benefit recipients on the lowest incomes. • The Government must also do everything it can to ensure everyone eligible for benefits, particularly Pension Credit, can access

  10. Poverty and financial disadvantage (Dec 2021).pdf

    entitlements Means-tested benefits provide a safety net to protect people on the lowest incomes yet many miss out on this vital support despite work to encourage take-up of benefits. According to the most ... most recent estimates around £2.2 billion of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit are unclaimed by pensioners every year in Great Britain.iii Public policy proposals • The Government should set out a clear

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