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Dealing with an estate (Factsheet 14)
When a person dies, somebody has to deal with their estate, collecting in the money, property and possessions, paying any debts and then distributing the estate to those entitled to it. This factsheet provides general information for personal represen
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Dental care: NHS and private treatment (Factsheet 5)
This factsheet explains dental treatment offered by the NHS, including how to find an NHS dentist, charges for NHS treatment, how receiving certain benefits or the NHS Low Income Scheme can help with paying for NHS treatment costs, and what you can do if
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Disability benefits: How to claim Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance is extra money for people over State Pension age who have long-term physical or mental health problems. You can get it whatever your income or savings are. This factsheet explains who can apply for Attendance Allowance and how to do i
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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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Disability equipment and home adaptations (Factsheet 42)
This factsheet covers the help you can get from the local authority to manage your daily tasks at home through the provision of specially designed equipment or home adaptations. It should be read in conjunction with Age UK’s other relevant factsheets
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