The lists and links below are to help you to check out all the main services and entitlements for older people.
The headings in the left hand column of each section link to general documents on the subject, and those in the right hand column link to details of specific payments or services.
Social insurance payments |
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| Means-tested payments |
State Pension (Non Contributory) See also: Habitual residence |
Widows and widowers |
Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's (Contributory) Pension Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Non-Contributory) Pension |
Housing |
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| Grants and supports |
Housing Aid for Older People Scheme |
| Waivers |
| Community care |
| Credits and allowances | Older people's tax credits and reliefs Service charges (for example, water or refuse charges) |
Housing |
Rent relief (applies only to tenancies from before 8 December 2010) |
| Illness and medical expenses |
| Retiring from work |
Voluntary agencies |
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