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  1. Carer's Allowance

    Carer's Allowance is the main welfare benefit to help carers. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a carer, you may still be able to claim it. Visit Age UK.

  2. Universal Credit information guide

    If you’re on a low income or you’re out of work and you or your partner are under State Pension age, you might be entitled to claim Universal Credit. Download our guide to find out more. This

  3. Attendance Allowance information guide

    If you’re over State Pension age and you need help with your personal care because of an illness or disability, whether physical or mental, you may be entitled to Attendance Allowance. Download our

  4. Government help for energy bills

    account with a participating electricity supplier and receive the Guarantee Credit part of Pension Credit, or if you're in receipt of another means tested benefit. Find out more about the Warm ... months. From winter 2025/26, the Winter Fuel Payment will be restored to all people over  State Pension  age with an income of £35,000 per year or less.  Find out more about Winter Fuel

  5. Older people's policy is now a mess

    won’t be claiming the Pension Credit they’re entitled to. ‘Official’ because in answer to a Freedom of Information request, the Department of Work and Pensions released an internal document ... despite protests from Government spokespeople that everything is going to be fine since the poorest pensioners will still get their Winter Fuel Payment, we now know this isn’t true. And the Government

  6. Winter Fuel Payment

    annual payment to help you with heating costs during the colder months. You must have reached State Pension age. Your Winter Fuel Payment will be recovered through the tax system if your taxable income ... partner are over State Pension age, you could receive £200 towards your bills. If you or your partner are over 80, you could receive £300 .  If you or your partner receive Pension Credit, Universal

  7. Accessible travel tips and information

    suggestion only. It is correct, to the best of our knowledge, but we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions on our part.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Key findings from our Ageing While Black report

    people from White backgrounds. For example, 31% of pensioners from Black backgrounds are living in poverty in comparison with 16% of White pensioners; Black Caribbean older households are more likely to ... life, and a reduced pension pot. Pension inequality is a particular issue – only 37% of Black pensioners receive an occupational pension in comparison to 64% of White pensioners. This gap widens for

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