Pension Credit
About four million older people are entitled to receive Pension Credit to top up their retirement income, yet just under half of those eligible are not claiming it, or are not claiming the right amount. If you think you might be missing out, this factshee
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Moving abroad
This factsheet explains how moving abroad could affect your pension and entitlement to benefits and health care, and what action you can take. This factsheet is aimed at British citizens leaving England.
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Action on Sheltered Housing – A Checklist for Social Services
A checklist for Social Services about sheltered housing that aims to improve joint working, by raising awareness of the potential benefits. Outline information about sheltered housing, together with a checklist of key questions for social services departm
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Sheltered Housing Has Changed – Nine key questions & answers
Describes sheltered housing, what it provides, the role of the scheme manager, eligibility, costs, benefits, & what to look for.
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Equity Release and income-related benefits (Oct 2006)
Considers issues to be taken into account by anyone considering releasing equity from their home.
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Extra help with essential costs if you’re on a low income
If you’re on a low income and have to meet the cost of unplanned expenses, you may be eligible for a payment from the Social Fund or your local council to help. This factsheet explains what you may be eligible for, how payments are made and how to complai
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Disability benefits: Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is extra money for people under State Pension age who have long-term physical or mental health problems. You can get it however high your income or savings are. PIP is gradually replacing Disability Living Allowance. Th
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Attendance Allowance (Factsheet 34)
This factsheet covers Attendance Allowance, a tax-free and non-meanstested benefit paid to people who are 65 years old or over with attention or supervision needs. Unlike Disability Living Allowance (DLA), it does not have a mobility component. Attendance
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