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  1. Donate through your salary

    giving immediate tax relief on those donations. It's also possible to donate in this way through a pension. Lower rate taxpayer If you pay tax at the lower tax rate, for every £1 that you earn 20p is paid

  2. Our Rights Our Voices

    Gateshead Older People’s Assembly Leeds Older People’s Forum Nottingham Elders’ Forum Sheffield Pensioners Action Group Stratford-upon-Avon Citizens Action Network South East Network for Seniors, including

  3. Supporting older people during the cost of living crisis

    the cost of a kwh of energy). We were really pleased that the Cost of Living Payments recognised pensioners as one of the groups that needed more support. Help with the cost of living We could all do with ... ensures that the State Pension rises in line with either earnings, inflation or by 2.5%, whichever is higher. It’s essential in making sure older people who rely on the State Pension for their income can

  4. Championing change

    Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners. It was an extremely cold day, providing a reminder to everyone present as to why this campaign is so important. 1 million pensioners living alone and in poverty

  5. Potato and onion layer bake

    chopped courgette/marrow shredded cabbage frozen peas/sweetcorn Method Set the oven to gas mark 6/200°C/400°F Wash the potato and cut into 6–8 slices. Grease a small ovenproof dish. Layer the potato with

  6. 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

  7. Warm Home Discount

    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.

  8. Money and legal

    information and advice on a range of topics related to money and legal issues, from claiming your State Pension to setting up a power of attorney.

  9. TV licence concessions

    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.

  10. Retirement age

    how your pension is paid out what to do with your pension pot  what benefits you may be entitled to once you retire or if your income reduces where you want to retire. The ‘State Pension age’ is the ... can claim the State Pension. As you approach State Pension age, you’ll be given a choice whether to claim or delay your State Pension payments. You can still claim your State Pension while you’re working

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