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highlights 5 million people given information and advice. Influenced the increase of coverage of social pension schemes in 14 low and middle income countries. 5 million unique visitors to www.ageuk.org.uk Funded ... pockets by finding millions of pounds of benefits they’re entitled to, campaign to improve pensions and tackle pensioner poverty to ensure that everyone has a sufficient income and, through our information and
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for December and January, nearly two million energy support vouchers worth £125m have been either lost, delayed or unclaimed. The UK Government pledged to give every home with an electricity supply in ... some people feel of applying for support which they are entitled to. An estimated £200m worth of pension credit goes unclaimed each year in Wales – a benefit that can act as a passport to many other benefits
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gives information about Attendance Allowance, a non- means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age (currently 66) who have care needs. It explains what Attendance Allowance is, the eligibility ... claim. It explains what to do if you have a change of circumstance. If you have not reached State Pension age, you are not eligible for Attendance Allowance but you may be able to claim Personal Independence
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say they know what they’re doing! If you own your home and receive a means-tested benefit such as Pension Credit, you may be entitled to a free annual gas safety check from your energy supplier. You should ... services Energy suppliers and network operators have Priority Services Registers for people over State Pension age and those who need some extra help – perhaps because they live with a longterm health condition
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good or bad? ............................................................................ 9 State Pension age rises ...................................................................................... ... changes for older workers than often reported, and has obvious knock-on consequences for income and pension saving. For men, there has been a decline in hours worked for all workers, regardless of age or
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or unplanned visits to health professionals. The case studies showed how positive changes can be lost when circumstances change, and that continued support may be needed. The evidence from the case ... increase their confidence: It gets you out of the house. You have to do that because you can feel a bit lost at times. You feel more confident if I you are part of something. (Samantha, Hillingdon) Others expressed
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place. If you receive benefits, the Department for Work and Pensions can appoint someone known as an ‘appointee’ to manage them for you if you’ve lost mental capacity. If your money is made up of benefits only ... • passport • driving licence • recent bank statements (and details of all your bank accounts) • pension plans • insurance policies • National Insurance number • pre-paid funeral plan • will. Your executor
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000) but just 1 per cent (1,000) in the north-east. 6 4. State Pensions and benefits The implications of the Referendum on State Pensions and benefits for UK citizens living in this country may, in future ... older person’s protections will be vulnerable to change, for example the ‘triple lock’ on the state pension. However the Prime Minister has confirmed that the triple lock will continue to the end of this Parliament
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assured shorthold tenancies. Affordability can be complicated by the interrelation between earning, pension and eligibility for local housing allowance n for the majority of those living in regulated tenancies ... more complex group. Some had arrived in ‘crisis’ circumstances where their previous homes had been lost to fire, flood, or moves forced by change in circumstances such as relationship breakdown or bankruptcy
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because of different switching behaviour. Ensuring an effective market in the new world of pensions must be a key priority given the extent of change and impact on people throughout retirement. ... retirement. Investment in providing more accessible information, improving existing guidance, such as Pension Wise, and developing a joined-advice journey from mid-life career review to later life financial
