Brighton and Hove Benefits News and Resources
This year’s Universal Credit uplift means that the basic rate of unemployment benefits will go up by more than inflation for the first time since 1983. But the real-terms value of unemployment benefit is still 5% lower than in 2010-11. By contrast, State Pension rose by 20% over the same period.
https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit Do you know someone of State Pension Age (66+) on a low income who would welcome extra money and support with heating costs this winter? This could be your customers, service users, a parent, grandparent, friend or neighbour. Pension Credit is worth, on average, over £4,000 per year, and unlocks additional support including…
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/death-plan/ Death can cause financial tragedies as well as grief. Yet planning for the end isn’t about being morbid. It’s about making crucial financial preparations to lessen the impact when it happens. Our checklist includes tips on wills, inheritance tax, funerals and setting up a Power of Attorney, plus how to have the ‘unpleasant issues’ chat.
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…
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pension-credit-toolkit/pension-credit-toolkit-advice-and-guidance-for-stakeholders This toolkit is designed to provide some ideas and guidance for organisations wishing to encourage pensioners they have dealings with to claim Pension Credit where they might be entitled. We know that many organisations work with pensioners all the time and you do not need us to tell you how to do your job….
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-if-youre-a-mixed-age-couple-and-get-migration-notice-letters If you’re in a couple where one of you is State Pension age, and you get a Migration Notice, you both need to move to Universal Credit as your benefits will end soon.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-if-youre-state-pension-age-and-get-a-migration-notice-letter You need to move to Universal Credit if you get a Migration Notice letter and you’re State Pension age, as tax credits are ending soon.
Pension Credit awareness drive as thousands of eligible pensioners yet to claimPensioners urged to check if they could be eligible for Pension Credit to secure the Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 per household. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pension-credit-awareness-drive-as-thousands-of-eligible-pensioners-yet-to-claim–2
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…
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.