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  1. Which benefits are means tested and which are not?

    Information about benefits entitlements that are calculated on your income and savings. Find out more information from Age UK now.

  2. Disability Living Allowance

    Disability Living allowance (DLA) is a benefit for people who need extra care and support in their daily lives. Find out who is eligible from Age UK now.

  3. Pension Credit

    Pension Credit is a benefit that provides extra money for people over State Pension age and are struggling to make ends meet. Read more from Age UK.

  4. Tuesday Treat rules

    Bank Holidays). The cost of each entry is £1. Players may purchase more than one entry and payment must be made in advance by one of the methods permitted. All net proceeds from the Draws go to Age ... notified as to any change in the prize structure. The Promoter is not responsible for any delay in bank payments. No liability is accepted for the loss, theft or delayed receipt of any communication. The Promoter

  5. The State Pension triple lock

    Pension age – so while people would have to wait longer for their pension in the future, once in payment it would be increased. Even so, this doesn’t mean that over the course of retirement pensioners ... State Pension is the most important element of retirement income for most pensioners the average payment in Great Britain is still less than £9,000 a year – a pretty basic amount – and

  6. A guide to smart meters

    Smart meters record exactly how much gas or electricity you use and automatically send regular readings to your energy supplier. Find out more with Age UK.

  7. Keeping warm and well in winter

    As we get older, changes to our bodies mean that cold weather and winter bugs affect us more than they used to. But there are things you can do to stay warm and well. Find out more with Age UK.

  8. How to support older people in 2025

    continue to face challenges including severe winter conditions, reduced access to the Winter Fuel Payment , and a health and care system under immense strain . But while these challenges show little sign ... but we know that thousands of older people have been impacted by the changes to the Winter Fuel Payment. We also know that vaccination rates have been falling in recent years and flu and COVID-19 rates

  9. Help and support for people with dementia

    entitled to. You may be entitled to a disability benefit – either Personal Independence Payment or Attendance Allowance, depending on your age. These aren't means-tested so your income ... income and savings won't be taken into account.  Find out more about Personal Independence Payment Find out more about Attendance Allowance Apply for a 25% reduction on your Council Tax bill if you live

  10. The old State Pension (before 2016)

    before 6 April 2016, the old State Pension system applies to you. The State Pension is a regular payment from the government based on your previous National Insurance contributions. There are 2 different ... Pension, there are a few ways you may be able to boost the amount you get: By making additional payments You can choose to pay voluntary contributions to cover any gaps when you weren’t working or

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