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  1. Council Tax Reduction information guide

    Download our information guide to find out more about Council Tax Redu.

  2. Warm and Well

    Find out how Warm and Well at Age UK helps older people to maximise their income, improve energy efficiency and  stay warm in the home. Our Warm and Well programme is delivered through tailored benefit ... the advice sessions, older people are given information on staying warm in winter, offered to have energy-efficient light bulbs fitted and provided with a copy of our Winter Wrapped Up information guide

  3. Handyperson services for older people

    - door and window locks, door chains and door viewers Energy efficiency checks - installing draught excluders, radiator heat reflectors and energy efficient lightbulbs How Age UK's handyperson services

  4. Looking after your health and wellbeing during the cost of living crisis

    your energy usage, it's important to stay wrapped up around the house as the cold can have an impact on your health.  But there are ways to help you afford your bills so you can use the energy you ... than buying smaller amounts more often. It also means you can cook things once and then use less energy to reheat things you've already cooked. Buy frozen fruit and vegetables Fresh fruit and vegetables

  5. Top tips for your health and the cost of living

    We know that many people are trying to save money and cut down on energy bills at the moment, but it's important that people stay safe and healthy, too. We've brought together our top tips for staying ... Try to batch cook meals Batch-cooking meals is a great way to save money on ingredients and on your energy bills. You can eat the leftovers the next day, or freeze them to have later on in the week. 

  6. Looking after your boiler

    Going without hot water and heating is bad news at any time of year, but particularly in the colder months. Find out how you can look after your boiler with Age UK.

  7. Income and tax advice

    on how to boost your income in retirement, including advice on tracing lost money, lowering your energy bills, claiming benefits, and direct debits and standing orders. 6 ways to reduce your Council Tax

  8. Keeping older people warm and well this winter

    The Government have launched a new scheme that provides £2 billion of funding to improve the energy efficiency of homes across England. But will this early Christmas present help keep older people ... of benefits that energy efficiency brings – improving health by keeping people warm, reducing money spent on fuel bills, and helping the environment by reducing the amount of energy used. A helpful

  9. It Doesn't Add Up - Cost of Living Crisis campaign

    of people aged over 50 in Great Britain, 11.3 million were finding it difficult to afford their energy bills and 1.3 million had a Direct Debit, standing order or bill that they weren't able to pay.  ... houses, eating less and cutting back on time with friends and family. Sky-high bills – including energy, transport and food – have depleted savings and left many unable to cope. There are many older

  10. Debt help and advice

    your gas or electricity bill within 28 days, your energy supply could be cut off. However, it can’t be cut off without notice and your gas or energy company must send you a warning letter. If everyone ... can’t cut off your energy supply between 1 October and 31 March. Also, if anyone in your home is over State Pension age, your supplier should take steps to avoid cutting off your energy supply over the winter

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