Are you being supported?
Whether you are retired or entering pension age, you may want to check what you are entitled to claim in income and benefits. The Government website has advice and information including calculators and contacts to ensure you are financially prepared for your retirement and the months ahead. If you are concerned about losing your Winter Fuel Allowance, it might be that you can apply for Pension Credit. To help you, read the Pension Credit Fact Sheet.
Pension Credit
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you are over State Pension age and on a low income. Find out if you are eligible:
Winter Fuel Allowance
You can get a Winter Fuel Payment if you were born before 22 September 1959 and live in England or Wales. To find out if you are eligible see details:
Planning Financial Retirement
Are you are planning for your retirement? To find out when you can retire and what income you may receive, you can find details on the government website:
Local Authorities
Your local Authority may be able to assist you and most have online help with the cost of living.
Herefordshire Council offers help with the cost of living.
Malvern Hills District Council provides support and advice.
Newcastle-Under-Lyme provides support with the cost of living.
Shropshire Council has a dedicated page to cost of living, including energy support.
South Staffordshire Council offers cost of living advice and support.
Stafford County Council provides support with the cost of living.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has support with the Household Support Fund.
Telford & Wrekin offer help and advice on household builds and affordable warmth.
South Staffordshire Council offers cost of living advice and support.
Worcestershire Council provides cost of living support.
The Wyre Forest offers help and advice for benefits and cost of living support.
Community Bank
Just Credit Union is your community bank and here to support you. Even if one of our services is not relevant for you, we will always try and signpost you to the best safe and FREE advice.
Get in touch with your local credit union today. Call us on 01743 252 325, email info@justcreditunion.org or join our mailing list.
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