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  1. Help for Ukrainian nationals in the UK

    can make a claim straight away. 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 ... If you and your 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

  2. Moving back to the UK after living abroad

    Reduction (also known as Council Tax Support) when you return to the UK. These benefits are means tested, which means that your income and savings are taken into account when working out whether you qualify ... However, the local council only has to assess you for social care once you're there in person. This means organising care when you're returning from abroad can take time. If you're planning ahead, it’s

  3. Eye health

    as we age. These include: glaucoma cataracts age-related macular degeneration (AMD) . During an eye test, your optician doesn’t just check to see whether you need glasses – they also check the ... eye tests.  You should have an eye test every 2 years or as often as your optician recommends. If you notice any changes in your vision, get your eyes checked as soon as possible. An eye test checks

  4. The Winter Fuel Payment: we did it!

    older people had to go through this past winter without the money they needed. But the new policy means that older people can look ahead to the coming winter with more confidence. There is more to do to ... that they would cut the Winter Fuel payment so that only those receiving Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits would receive it.    The WPF cut had a significant impact over the winter —

  5. Financial and legal tips before remarrying

    you get married or remarried, register a civil partnership or live with someone as a couple, any means-tested benefits you receive, such as Universal Credit , Pension Credit , Housing Benefit  or Council ... partner and 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

  6. What pension options do I have?

    because withdrawals or investments may be counted as income or capital, which may affect means-tested benefits. Means-tested benefits include: Pension Credit Housing Benefit Council Tax Reductions Income Support

  7. What is respite care?

    usually care for. It's important to take a break from caring if you need one – it doesn’t mean you’re letting down the person you look after, and could help you care for them better, for ... get financial support from the council to help you take a break, but respite services are means-tested so you or the person you care for may have to contribute towards the cost. Find out more about

  8. Paying for homecare

    Care services at home aren’t usually free. However, you may be entitled to help with the cost of homecare from your local council. Find out more from Age UK.

  9. Help and support for people with dementia

    either Personal Independence Payment or Attendance Allowance, depending on your age. These aren't means-tested so your income and savings won't be taken into account.  Find out more about Personal Independence ... your needs, and what kind of support you may require. Care provided by the social services is means tests, so you may be required to contribute towards the cost. How much of the cost will be covered by

  10. Coronavirus: is this a second wave?

    epidemic in the UK. After a lull over the summer months, all the numbers seem to be increasing. Does this mean we’re in a second wave? On Monday (21 September) Chris Whitty, the Government’s Chief ... looking at in order to advise the Government on coronavirus in the UK. They discussed information from tests that people are taking if they feel unwell with coronavirus symptoms, as well as information from

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