Free Stuff For Seniors Over 60
Lots Of Help For Over 60s From The Government
Free Benefits Checks And Other Goodies Too !
Free Stuff For Seniors Over 60
Lots Of Goodies Available For Our Pensioners.
This page will inform pensioners of what help they may be entitled too when they reach pensionable age.
I Carlo Lega the author am coming up to the age of 60 so I have a vested interest in any help I will be able to claim.
I will list the best freebies available over the next few months as I explore the minefield of grants and financial help to OAPs and over 60s.
First Port Of Call - Are You Getting All The Benefits You Are Entitled To?
Many OAps are not claiming all the benefits they are entitled to. Pension Credit is the main one that people are missing out on.
Use the benefits calculator below to check.
Age UK Benefits Calculator
See if there are any benefits you are missing out on by checking the Age Uk Benefits Calculator.
Pension Credit is one benefit that many OAPs miss out on. See Next Entry below.
Are You Claiming Pension Credit ?
Free Heating & Insulation For Pensioners
Free Heating & Insulation Upgrades are only available to pensioners that are claiming Pension Credit or other benefits.
- Age Concern Boiler Grants
- Warm Air Heating- Free Upgrade
- British Gas Free Boiler Scheme
- Free Central Heating
- Free Back Boiler Conversion To Combi
Free Stuff For Seniors Over 60 - Health
In the UK, everyone over the age of 60 gets
- Free NHS prescriptions
- Free NHS eye tests. (Including help with the cost of glasses.
- Free NHS dental treatment if you’re over 60 and claiming pension credits or other benefits if you’re under state pension age.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare: A package of care for those with significant ongoing healthcare needs, provided in your home or a care home
- Intermediate Care/Reablement: Free short-term care to help you recover after a hospital stay or to avoid going into hospital
- Home Adaptations and Equipment: Free adaptations like handrails, ramps, and other equipment to help you live independently.
- Council Tax Reduction: If you’re on a low income, you might be eligible for a reduction in your Council Tax
- TV Licence: If you’re 75 or over and receive Pension Credit, you can get a free TV licence
Free Stuff For Seniors Over 60 - Help With Heating Costs
- Winter Fuel Payment: This helps with heating costs during the winter months
- Travel Concessions: You can apply for an older person’s bus pass for free bus travel and a Senior Railcard for discounted rail travel
Free Stuff For Seniors Over 60 - Support from Charities
- Age UK: Offers a range of services including advice on care, financial support, and local services. They have a free advice line at 0800 678 1602 Visit Age UK For More Info
- Local Council Services: Your local council can provide a needs assessment to determine what support you might need, such as home help or adaptations
- Day Centres and Social Clubs: Many communities offer day centres and social clubs where elderly people can meet, socialize, and participate in activities.
- Voluntary Services: Various organizations offer volunteer services for companionship, transportation, and help with daily tasks.
What age can you get help from Age UK?
Age Uk Help all adults of all ages with any problems or issues that include money, staying safe, well and independent at home, getting out and about issues to do with day-to-day living.
- Heating benefits – Public transport concessions.
- Housing Benefit – TV licence concessions.
- Help with urgent or one-off expenses – Government help for energy bills
Our Contact Details
Carlo Lega Director
Phone – 01902 753404 – 07963 243311 Email – Help@warmahomes.uk
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