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TV Licence from 1st August

The BBC has confirmed its decision to remove the TV licence concession from the over-75s from 1 August – except for those over 75 in receipt of pension credit.

Everyone over 75 and currently in receipt of a free TV licence can expect to receive a letter explaining the different payment methods and the letter will also explain how to apply for an exemption if they are in receipt of Pension Credit.

Anyone in receipt of Pension Credit must still apply to that they can receive an exemption certificate.

If you think you may be eligible for Pension Credit you can use the AgeUK online benefit calculator or ring and ask our Information & Advice team to check it for you 0808 196 2424

Our information resources for use during the Coronavirus epidemic

Below are our information resources for people looking for information and advice during the Coronavirus epidemic

  • Help us support older people

    Throughout the pandemic, we have provided support to many vulnerable older people in Swindon & Wiltshire.  Please consider donating to us so we can continue to be here for them.  Thank you!

    Please support us 

  • Staying active at home

    Many people are having to spend more time at home than they normally would which can make it harder to to stay active.

    Try our downloadable guide with exercises that you can do at home.  

    Exercising at home (PDF, 5 MB)

  • If you are looking for help

    If you are still self-isolating and looking for help during this period, we have collated a list of support services you can contact that might be able to offer you help.

     

    Local Support Services 

  • Keeping busy at home

    Although more people are going out and about, many older people are still staying at home.  It's really important to keep busy and motivated at this time.  Here are just a few ideas you might like to try. 

    Keeping busy at home 

Age UK guidance about Coronavirus

Age UK has lots of guidance about Coronavirus on their website that includes information about the symptoms of the virus, what people should be doing and how they can help keep themselves and others healthy and well.

Read the guidance

What we do to help people

Provide help when it's needed

Later life can be a fulfilling experience, but we know that from time-to-time we all need a little support. We are here to help if and when someone needs it.

What you can do to help us

Give a little of your time

We rely on the support of wonderful people who give their time and energy to help us provide our services. Would you like to join our team?

Remember our work

Gifts in wills are vital to help us to continue helping older people We want to be there to ensure that people always have us to turn to.

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  • Guide to Later Life

    We are delighted to launch our first Guide to Later Life; information to help older people navigate later life. 

  • Work for Us

    Find out more about the latest job opportunities available with Age UK Wiltshire and join our team helping older people.

  • While you shop

    You can support AgeUK Wiltshire while you shop online. It's free and a great way to support a local charity.

  • Your feedback

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Our quality marks

Age UK Wiltshire has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS).  The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.