Benefits To Claim If You're Above the State Pension Age

If you're over State Pension age, you should consider applying for Attendance Allowance, which can help financially support you with the costs of care.

But what other means of support are you eligible for? Check out these other benefits that can help make the cost of care a little bit easier.

• Blue badge - If you or your loved one is in need of mobility support, you can apply for a blue badge on the GOV.UK website.
• Cold weather payments - You can claim this extra income during spells of cold weather, usually paired with certain other benefits.
• Transport concessions - If you're over State Pension age and have a disability, you can apply for transport concessions like a free bus pass, and you can even apply for a senior rail card when you're 60 years old or over.
• Council tax reduction - You're entitled to money off your council tax bill if you live alone, are a carer of an elderly loved one or live with a mental impairment like dementia.

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