https://www.ageuk.org.uk/discover/2024/september/state-of-health-and-care-of-older-people-in-england-2024/ Things cannot carry on as they areOur report finds older people are struggling due to insufficient access to high quality NHS treatment, as well as social care, and that the system is under-prepared for population ageing. Age UK publishes a yearly report which analyses the health and care needs of the older population and…
Over 55
Pension Credit
Boost your retirement income with a state top-up
If you’re retired and have income less than £218 a week as an individual, or £332 a week as a couple, you may be due £1,000s a year in Pension Credit. Plus, it then entitles you to a whole raft of other benefits. However, up to £2.1 billion of pension credit was unclaimed by over…
Pension Credit calculator
https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit-calculator Pension Credit calculatorFind out if you’re eligible for Pension Credit and how much you could get. You’ll need details of: earnings, benefits and pensionssavings and investmentsYou’ll need the same details for your partner if you have one.
Age UK responds to the Chancellor’s announcement to means test Winter Fuel Payment
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/latest-press/articles/2024/age-uk-responds-to-the-chancellors-announcement-to-means-test-the-winter-fuel-payment/ “Means-testing WFP this winter, with virtually no notice and no compensatory measures to protect poor and vulnerable pensioners, is the wrong policy decision, and one that will potentially jeopardise their health as well as their finances – the last thing they or the NHS needs. With winter now just over the horizon, the Government…
Winter Fuel Payments restricted to PC claimants
https://www.rightsnet.org.uk/forums/viewthread/20393/ DWP statistics show there are more than 800,000 eligible people who could claim PC but aren’t.
supported housing in the UK
To apply for supported housing in the UK for people over 55, you can contact your local authority or a housing association: Local authority Many local authorities use a choice-based lettings scheme, where available properties are advertised on their website. You can register using their housing application form, and they will assess your needs, such…