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  1. Supporting older people through change

    at Age UK Hertfordshire did was ask if Mary was receiving her State Pension. “She thought she wasn’t eligible for her State Pension until she was 67,” says Emma Wood from Age UK Hertfordshire. “But on ... at age of 62. It was a shock to Mary as no one had ever told her she should be getting her State Pension and she needs to apply for it.” Emma then visited Mary to talk to her about her benefit entitlement

  2. A guide to redundancy in the UK

    entitled to. You will be paid throughout your notice period and your final pay should include other payments such as any outstanding holiday pay. In addition, you’re entitled to redundancy pay if you’ve worked ... alternative position which you then refuse. By law, your redundancy pay will be based on your age, weekly pay and the number of years of employment: 1.5 weeks’ pay (currently capped at £475 per week) for

  3. Our benefits package

    Age UK staff enjoy a wide range of benefits, including a competitive pension, a Bupa cash plan, discounts at selected retailers, and childcare vouchers. Read below for full details.

  4. 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

  5. Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) Loan

    Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) is a benefit for homeowners which helps pay towards the interest on a mortgage or home improvement loans.

  6. Help and support for people with dementia

    you could expect in the future.  Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST)  is a weekly one- to two-hour-long programme for people living with mild to moderate dementia. Group members take ... 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

  7. Financial and legal tips before remarrying

    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 is because your partner’s ... affected, the amount you receive may go up or down, you may no longer be entitled to receive the payment, or you may be newly entitled to benefits. Any changes will depend on your individual circumstances

  8. Supporting older people during the cost of living crisis

    Living Payments (one-off financial support) and the Energy Price Guarantee (a freeze on the cost of a kwh of energy). We were really pleased that the Cost of Living Payments recognised pensioners as one ... 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

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