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  1. Jobseeker's Allowance

    New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) is a benefit for people who are actively looking for work. Use Age UK's benefit calculator to check how much you could get.

  2. Friendship services for older people

    Age UK explains how our befriending service works, and meet some of the older people who have benefited from befriending.

  3. Energy advice for the home

    help you manage your heating costs over the winter months.  Winter Fuel Payment  An annual tax-free payment for people receiving certain benefits to help with heating costs during the colder ... people receiving certain benefits during cold weather.  Find out more Warm Home Discount A one-off £150 payment to reduce certain eligible customers' bills over the winter months.  Find out

  4. What’s the latest on a coronavirus vaccine?

    we know about the progress of a coronavirus vaccine - and other important questions to consider as winter approaches.

  5. Ruby Wax on mindfulness for older people

    We speak to Ruby Wax about her new book on mindfulness, and how it can benefit older people during trying times.

  6. The bedroom tax: how it works and who it affects

    The bedroom tax could mean you receive less in Housing Benefit – which may make it harder to cover your rent. Here's how it might affect you.

  7. Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

    Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged between 16 and 64 who because of long-term illness or disability. Read more from Age UK.

  8. Attendance Allowance

    Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of illness. Read more from Age UK.

  9. Longer tenancies would be good news for older private renters

    Age UK and Age UK London are working jointly to seek reform of the private rented sector for the benefit of older renters.

  10. Income Support

    Income Support s a means tested benefit designed to provide extra money to help people on a low income. Find how to check your eligibility at Age UK.

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