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Benefits hub for professionals

It can be tricky to know where to start when it comes to claiming benefits. This page has useful information you can share with the older people you support to help make sure they're not missing out.

Age UK's benefit calculator

Every year, up to £2.8 billion of state benefits go unclaimed by older people in the UK.

Our benefits calculator is a free and simple way to find out what you could be claiming. Share with the older people you support to help make sure they don't miss out on money they're entitled to.

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Help paying for care

Attendance Allowance

Carer's Allowance

Personal Independence Payment

Help boosting income

State Pension

Pension Credit

Universal Credit

Help for paying bills

Council Tax Reduction

Housing Benefit

Help with heating costs

Other helpful resources for older people

State Pension guide

This guide outlines both new and old (basic) systems for State Pension and advises on getting ready for retirement.

If the person you support would like help to do their benefit check, they can visit their local Age UK to have one done in person.

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More resources for professionals

The link between health and wealth

Age UK research has revealed the ongoing impact of the cost of living crisis on the day-to-day lives of older people. In a recent Discover article, The Age UK Health Influencing team examines the link between wealth and health, and how the cost of living crisis has revealed new insights.

See the article now

Putting more money in your pocket

This short animation explores some of the attitudes around claiming benefits and gives an overview of which benefits are available. Share this video with the people you support to make sure they're not missing out.

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