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  1. Benefits and accessing cash - coronavirus advice

    a new claim for Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Industrial Disablement Benefit and you’re waiting to hear about your assessment but ... receive payments through a Post Office card account. Instead, you’ll be paid via a standard account (e.g. a bank account) or, if this isn’t possible for you, via the HM Government Payment Exception

  2. Championing change

    later, Age UK delivered a huge 650,056 signatures in support of our campaign to Save the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners. It was an extremely cold day, providing a reminder to everyone present ... pensioners living alone and in poverty, or just above the poverty line, have lost their Winter Fuel Payment this year, and we know that this will have had a substantial impact on many people’s ability

  3. Recent changes to the benefits system

    Information about how the benefits system is changing, following the Welfare Reform Act. Read now for more information from Age UK.

  4. Attendance Allowance campaign

    equipment, clothing, and paying for transport to get out and about. Attendance Allowance is a weekly payment that helps older disabled people meet some of the extra costs they face. It's a vital means of support ... local authority social care for help. Like other disability benefits, such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) , Attendance Allowance is managed nationally by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

  5. The decline of cash during the COVID-19 pandemic

    7 months.  Going cashless The UK is becoming an increasingly cashless society. Half of all payments are now made by card and in less than 10 years’ time it is predicted only 10% of transactions ... accepting card payments with many scrapping any minimum spend requirement. Those of us able to ‘go digital’ have done so, whether that's online shopping, contactless or mobile payments. Millions

  6. Overcoming financial difficulties in winter

    If you are 65 or over you could be entitled to a one-off Winter Fuel Payment from the Government of around £100-£300. These payments are made during November and December, so set a reminder for the end ... might meet the eligibility criteria, call the Government helpline on 0800 731 0160. 3. Cold weather payment when temperatures drop When it’s particularly cold out (the temperature drops to zero for seven consecutive

  7. Why are energy bills going up?

    is a time of fear and frustration for older people, many of whom already struggle to make their payments. But why is this happening? How has the Government responded? And what happens next?  Why has ... Cold Weather Payment and Winter Fuel Payment: A £150 Council Tax rebate for households in Council Tax bands A-D to be delivered from April. The Government is aiming to make these payments automatically

  8. Cost of living advice

    energy bills, care or housing – but you might be surprised. If you're eligible, these are payments you're entitled to. Make sure you're getting the money you should be.   There are things

  9. State Pension information guide

    you’ve reached State Pension age, you’re entitled to the State Pension. This is a regular payment made to you by the Government and it’s based on your National Insurance contributions. Download

  10. Care home top-up fees

    You will need to "top up" If you choose a care home with fees higher than your local authority is willing to pay. Read more from Age UK.

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