If something is preventing you from living a happy, healthy life, we can help you to explore ways to improve this.

Our Advice and information service provides independent, timely and personal advice and guidance to people aged over 60, living in North East Essex. 

Our friendly advisers have established an excellent reputation over the years and can guide you through complex systems such as Health & Social Care and Housing.

We are also authorised by Essex County Council to assist people living with hidden disabilities, like Dementia, to apply for a blue badge parking permit. 

If you or a loved one needs advice, book an appointment with the advice team please call on 0300 37 33 333 or email enquiries@agewelleast.org.uk 

Get your free benefits check

Our free benefits check assesses whether you could be entitled to more help with your daily living costs. Once our assessment is complete, we will tell you the outcome and help you complete any necessary forms and help you organise any evidence needed to complete your application.

Types of benefits and entitlements available to people in later years:

Means-tested and non-means-tested
State Retirement Pension
Pension Credit
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Attendance Allowance (AA)
Disability Living Allowance
Blue Badge (Disabled Parking Badge)
Housing Benefit
Council Tax Support
Carers Allowance