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  1. 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.

  2. Answering the call at Christmas

    Advice Line will be open as usual on Christmas Day. Find out what the day is like and how your support means we can be there for people over the festive period.

  3. Planning for end of life

    Thinking about the end of your life can be difficult, but giving it some thought now means you can consider all your options and start getting your affairs in order. Find out more with Age UK.

  4. Help for Ukrainian nationals in the UK

    important to know your rights and what's available to you.  Money and benefits You can access cash and certain benefits in the UK. What you can claim will depend on your age and circumstances. But ... the State Pension age is currently 66 years old. This means that, if you're younger than this you need to make a claim for working age benefits, such as Universal Credit . If you and your partner are

  5. 9 health tests that could save your life

    your abdomen. What’s involved? The screening test involves an ultrasound on your stomach. It's very quick, painless and reliable. Why is the test important? The aorta pumps blood from the heart around ... life-threatening bleeds inside the stomach. An abdominal aortic aneurysm won’t often have symptoms so the test can pick up an AAA before it bursts. How often should you get checked? In England, screening for AAA

  6. Keeping up with changes to the benefit system

    Age UK explains about recent changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, benefits rates, and how Age UK can help older people get what they’re owed – over the phone, online and in the local area.

  7. How to challenge a benefits decision through mandatory reconsideration

    UK provide Information about what procedures to take if you dispute the decision made about your benefits entitlement.

  8. Protecting the Triple Lock and stopping cuts to benefits

    to see Labour has committed to keeping the Triple Lock on the State Pension in their manifesto, meaning it will rise each year in line with inflation, average earnings, or by 2.5% – whichever is ... the Triple Lock in its manifesto, there would have effectively been a cut to the State Pension and benefits which millions of older people rely on for their income. At a time when we know many are struggling

  9. Blue Badge scheme - benefits, eligibility and ow to apply

    to your destination than you might otherwise be able to.  If you have a terminal illness that means you can’t walk or find walking very difficult, you might qualify for a Blue Badge. You might

  10. Why free TV licences for the over 75s matter

    to a free TV licence for the over 75s. TV can be a lifeline for older people. When mobility issues mean you struggle to get out and about, TV helps you stay connected. When money is a constant worry, it's ... real kick in the nether regions." Why means testing isn't the answer  In June 2019, the BBC announced plans to means test the free TV licence. Means-tested benefits, which take into account how much money

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