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Benefits and entitlements Every year, it's estimated that more than £200m worth of Pension Credit and other state benefits goes unclaimed by older people in Wales. Are you claiming everything you're entitled ... Payment for struggling pensioners For many, the Winter fuel payment is a lifeline to keep their homes warm during the cold winter months. Join us to protect struggling pensioners this winter and sign our
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when you can claim. State Pension. 2 What is the State Pension? The State Pension is a regular payment from the government that most people can claim when they reach State Pension age. It’s based on your ... credits. When can I claim my State Pension? State Pension age is currently 66 years old for both men and women but will gradually increase from 6 May 2026. Do I get my State Pension automatically? No – you
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eligible for Pension Credit Pension Credit is a benefit for people over State Pension age. It tops up your income if you’re struggling to make ends meet. If you're eligible for Pension Credit, it could ... eligible for Pension Credit even if you previously weren’t. To make a claim for Pension Credit call the DWP Pension Credit claim line direct on 0800 99 1234 or visit www.gov.uk/pension-credit/how-to-claim
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references for statistics cited in Age Cymru’s manifesto for the 2019 General Election. 120,000 pensioners in Wales live in poverty. JRF (2018) Poverty in Wales 2018 https://41ydvd1cuyvlonsm03mpf21pub-wpengine ... person that experienced fuel poverty in 2017-18. Cited in the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales’ ‘State of the Nation’ report (2019) which references the following data sources: ‘This estimate is based
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elderly people. Find information and advice on claiming benefits, income tax, money management, pensions and legal advice. Finance can be complicated, let Age Cymru help.
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claimed DLA and you’re under State Pension age, then Personal Independence Payment is the benefit you need to look into. If you haven’t already claimed DLA and you’re over State Pension age, then the benefit ... benefit to claim is Attendance Allowance . If you are unsure when you reach State Pension age, you can find out on the GOV.UK website If you’re already claiming DLA, you may be wondering about what will happen
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in Wales are estimated to live in poverty.1 The UK Government have been taking forward reforms to the State Pension for future generations of pensioners and employers are now obliged to automatically enrol ... qualifying workplace pension scheme. Both of these policies are to be welcomed and have the potential to improve pension coverage and incomes of older people in the future. The new State Pension was introduced
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1 Age UK Digital Inclusion Evidence Report 2013 Marcus Green and Phil Rossall Digital inclusion evidence review Contents 1 Digital inclusion of older people in the UK ........................ ... ....................................................................................... 17 2 Age UK Digital Inclusion Evidence Report 2013 Marcus Green and Phil Rossall Fear .....................
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1 Age UK briefing: Housing benefit cuts and supported housing January 2016 This briefing has been prepared by Age UK in follow up to Thursday 27th January opposition day debate on Housing benefit cuts ... cuts and supported housing. LHA Cap on Social Housing Age UK has added its voice to concerns over the implications of the LHA cap on social housing. Sheltered and extra care scheme could see a decline
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1 Transport infrastructure September 2016 Age UK believes that being able to get out and about, whether by public transport or driving, is a vital way for older people to continue to be connected ... benefits, there are still concerns about on-going cuts to bus services, particularly in rural areas. Age UK Recommendations for the Bus Services Bill Consultation of older people An audit of transport needs
