Free to call 8am – 7pm 365 days a year
Get a free weekly friendship call. We'll match you with one of our volunteers. Our service is flexible to suit the different needs of everyone who takes part.
Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
If you receive Pension Credit or another means tested benefit, you might be entitled to a £150 reduction on your electricity bill through the Warm Home Discount scheme.
payments for people receiving certain benefits, such as Pension Credit, when there's very cold weather. If you are in hospital, you must tell the Pension Service or Jobcentre Plus , as this could affect your
If you're 75 or over and you claim Pension Credit, you're entitled to a free TV licence. If you're visually impaired, you may be able to get a discount.
about. But it's free and easy to find out whether you have an old bank account, insurance policy, pension or premium bond – so if you think this could apply to you, it's worth tracking down. ... Download the UK Finance form (PDF, 1.5 MB) . For lost accounts with current building societies, complete the Building Societies Association form. Download the BSA form (PDF, 1.3 MB) . For lost National
live with someone as a couple, any means-tested benefits you receive, such as Universal Credit , Pension Credit , Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support , may be affected. This is because your partner’s ... only one of you is over state pension age, you become a new 'mixed-age couple'. This means that your existing benefits may end and you may have to claim Universal Credit instead. Find out more about
living costs. You can't make a new claim for Income Support because it's being replaced by Universal Credit.
Ambitions of Later Life programme provides information and advice to people generally above State Pension age. Read more now from Age UK.
Our campaigning on the State Pension triple lock is aimed at getting the Government to keep its pledge to honour it. Find out more today.
Annuities offer an income in later life. When you approach retirement, will you cash in your pension pot or get a lifetime annuity? Get annuities advice.
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of illness. Read more from Age UK.