The older person’s website, Independent Age, has put together a great guide to managing housing costs. See below for details and link to the key
Category: Money & Finance
Info & Video: Council Tax Exemptions
If you’re responsible for paying your Council Tax bill, you may be eligible for a discount. Independent Age, the older peson’s organisation have a webpage
Energy Saving House Improvements
If you’re planning major home improvements, it’s a great opportunity to make your property more energy efficient at the same time. Rather than focusing on
Report: Pension Credit Journeys
The Department for Work and Pensions has published a new report which explores awareness and experiences of Pension Credit (PC) among older adults. Based on
Reduced water bills for Attendance Allowance recipients
Low-income disabled households are set to benefit from reduced water bills under planned changes to the WaterSure scheme in England and Wales. The government has
What to do if you accidentally click a scam link
What to do if you accidentally click a scam link Don’t panic, accidentally clicking a dodgy link doesn’t automatically mean your device is compromised. However,
Support & Advice If You Rent Your Home
The older person’s organisation Independent Age has a website full of helpful advice – here’s a round-up of their advice for people who rent accommodation:
How To Get On The Priority Services Register
The Priority Services Register lets your gas, electricity and water providers know that you need extra support if there’s an emergency or break in your
Advice: Changing Energy Supplier
The Energy Saving Trust is an excellent source of energy advice and they’ve complied a useful guide to changing suppliers. Switching energy tariffs or changing
Blue Badges – A Guide
This information is taken from the Government’s website. Alternative Formats: Who can get a Blue Badge? (easy read version) Who can get a Blue Badge?
Winter-Wise Advice
The older person’s website, Independent Age, has put together some excellent advice to help you get through winter. Here’s what they say about it, with
Beating the Scammers
Scammers are always finding new ways to trick people out of money. Being aware of common scams helps you protect yourself. The older person’s advice