On 1 July, the energy price cap went up to £1,862 a year for a typical household. The amount you pay depends on where you
Category: Money & Finance
Video: Benefits If You’re Over State Pension Age
Independent Age, the older person’s website, has produced this great little video looking at benefits at pension age and above. The video includes details of
Video: How To Say “No” To Rogue Traders
The West Yorkshire Financial Exploitation & Abuse Team have been busy working on an important new resource for members of the public to access. A
Independent Age: Help with your rent or mortgage
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
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
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
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
Guide: Benefits when you reach State Pension age
Many people in financial need are missing out on extra money that they are entitled to. When you reach State Pension age, you could apply
Age Action Alliance Newsletter
The latest Age Action Alliance newsletter is out. As ever, it’s a wide-reaching round-up of news, view and information for older people and their families
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