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  1. Moving back to the UK after living abroad

    to the UK to live, but it could take a few months to re-establish your rights to services such as benefits and housing. It’s best that you have a plan to support yourself during this time. Before you ... qualify for benefits such as Pension Credit , Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction (also known as Council Tax Support) when you return to the UK. These benefits are means tested, which means that your

  2. A new variant of coronavirus

    With talk of a ‘new variant’ of the coronavirus emerging this week, it's natural to worry what this means for peoples' chances of getting the virus and the effectiveness of the vaccine. Should we be concerned

  3. What pension options do I have?

    affect the benefits you currently receive, or your eligibility to claim a benefit in the future. This is because withdrawals or investments may be counted as income or capital, which may affect means-tested ... means-tested benefits. Means-tested benefits include: Pension Credit Housing Benefit Council Tax Reductions Income Support Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Winter

  4. Can combining Pension Credit and Housing Benefit help tackle pensioner poverty?

    Income and Work Policy Manager, discusses the possible impact of combining Pension Credit and Housing Benefit.

  5. Financial and legal tips before remarrying

    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 Tax Support , may be affected. This ... part of the overall assessment. Make sure to notify the office that pays your benefits as soon as possible. If your benefits are affected, the amount you receive may go up or down, you may no longer be

  6. In the driving seat information guide

    Getting older doesn't have to mean giving up driving. Download our guide to find out more.

  7. Universal Credit

    Universal Credit is a new benefit gradually being introduced nationally. It will eventually replace a number of existing benefits. Find out more from Age UK.

  8. 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 ... 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 — 9.1

  9. Digital Champions

    How Digital Champions help older people embrace technology, which benefits mental, physical and social wellbeing.

  10. 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

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