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  1. Tax and benefits: what's changed?

    to tax and benefits rates. Here's what it means for veterans born before 1950. War pensions The rates for War Pensions and allowances have increased by 0.5% for 2021-22. Changes to benefits for veterans ... the War Pension Scheme will compensate for this. The rates for War Pensions and allowances have increased by 0.5% for 2021-22. Changes to the State Pension and benefits rates The old State Pension has increased

  2. Housing Benefit

    Housing Benefit is a means-tested benefit that provides money to help people on a low income to cover their rent. Find out more on Age UK.

  3. Government help for energy bills

    usually added as credit to your electricity bill. You're entitled to this if you or your partner have an account with a participating electricity supplier and receive the Guarantee Credit part of Pension ... Pension Credit, or if you're in receipt of another means tested benefit. Find out more about the Warm Home Discount scheme Winter Fuel Payment The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free payment

  4. Financial support for carers

    paying National Insurance (NI) will lower your State Pension . But if you care for someone for at least 20 hours per week, you could get Carer's Credit, which helps to maintain your NI record. If you get ... Allowance, you'll get Carer's Credit automatically. However, you don’t have to be receiving Carer’s Allowance to get Carer's Credit. Find out more about Carer's Credit on GOV.UK Your local council

  5. How to get help with urgent or one-off expenses

    If you have an unexpected bill or emergency cost that you can't pay, There might be support available. Find out more from Age UK.

  6. Our benefits package

    Age UK staff enjoy a wide range of benefits, including a competitive pension, a Bupa cash plan, discounts at selected retailers, and childcare vouchers. Read below for full details.

  7. Free prescriptions for over 60s

    Everyone aged over 60 in the UK gets free prescriptions and eye tests, but you may be entitled to help with other NHS health costs too. Find out from Age UK.

  8. Arthritis: symptoms, treatment & support

    may be eligible for if you have arthritis. Benefits you may be entitled to If you're over State Pension age and you need help with personal care because of arthritis, you may be able to claim Attendance ... going to the toilet.  Find out more about Attendance Allowance If you’re under State Pension age and you need help with personal care because of arthritis, you may be able to claim Personal

  9. How to manage and save money this winter

    someone living there was born on or before 21 September 1959. You no longer need to be claiming Pension Credit or another means-tested benefit to qualify. Find out more about Winter Fuel Payment. Cold Weather ... get Pension Credit or are on a low income.  Find out more about Warm Home Discount. Cost of Living payments These are one-off payments for households on means-tested benefits, such as Pension Credit

  10. Help for Ukrainian nationals in the UK

    In the UK, 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 ... partner are both over State Pension age, you can claim Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits such as Housing Benefit .  If you have a long-term health condition or a disability, you might be

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