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Benefits & Entitlements
Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit, Council Tax reduction, and other benefits you may be entitled to.
21 articles in this topic.
All Benefits & Entitlements articles
- In-depth guideUK benefits you can claim in retirementA plain guide to the main UK benefits available in retirement, from Pension Credit to Attendance Allowance, and how to claim each one.Published
- GuideAttendance Allowance eligibility: do you qualify?Attendance Allowance is for people over State Pension age with a disability or illness needing personal care. Find out who qualifies, what counts, and how to apply.Published
- How-toHow do you claim Attendance Allowance step by step?A plain-English walkthrough of the Attendance Allowance claim process, from getting the form to what happens after you post it.Published
- GuideWho qualifies for a Blue Badge and how do you apply?You may qualify for a Blue Badge automatically or via assessment. This guide covers eligibility, the application process and what to do if you're refused.Published
- GuideWho qualifies for Carer's Allowance in 2026?Carer's Allowance in 2026 pays £83.30 a week if you care for someone 35+ hours and earn under £151 net. Full eligibility rules explained.Published
- GuideCarer's Credit: how caring can protect your State Pension recordCarer's Credit fills National Insurance gaps for unpaid carers who work 35+ hours a week. Here's who qualifies, how to claim, and what it means for your pension.Published
- GuideCan pensioners get a council tax reduction?Yes, pensioners can reduce or even eliminate their council tax bill. This guide explains the 25% single-occupancy discount, means-tested support and exemptions.Published
- How-toHow to get your free bus pass in EnglandIf you've reached State Pension age, you're entitled to free bus travel across England. Here's how to apply through your local council, what the pass covers, and what to do if things go wrong.Published
- GuideFree NHS prescriptions: who qualifies and how to get themAnyone aged 60 or over in England gets free NHS prescriptions automatically. Here's how to prove your age, what to do if you're charged by mistake, and what helps before 60.Published
- GuideThe over-75 TV licence: what changed and what you need to doSince 2020, the free TV licence for over-75s is means-tested. You qualify automatically if you receive Pension Credit. Here's how to apply and what to do if you're borderline.Published
- GuideWhat support is available for unpaid carers in the UK?From Carer's Allowance to free respite breaks, unpaid carers in the UK have more support available than many realise. Here's what to claim and how.Published
- GuideHelp with NHS health costs: glasses, dentist, hospital travelIf your income is low, you may pay nothing for NHS glasses, dental treatment and hospital travel. Here's how the HC1/HC2 scheme works and who qualifies.Published
- GuideHousing Benefit for pensioners: how it works in 2026Most pensioners now claim housing costs through Pension Credit, not Housing Benefit. Find out which system applies to you and how to apply.Published
- How-toHow to appeal a benefits decision in the UKBeen refused a benefit or had your award cut? This step-by-step guide walks you through mandatory reconsideration and the tribunal appeal process, with timescales, evidence tips and where to get free help.Published
- GuideNHS dental charges and who is exempt from payingFind out who qualifies for free NHS dental treatment in England, which charge bands apply, and how to get an HC2 certificate if you're on a low income.Published
- How-toHow to claim Pension CreditA plain-English walkthrough of the Pension Credit application, from checking your eligibility to receiving your first payment.Published
- GuideWhat does Pension Credit pay and how is it calculated?Pension Credit tops up your weekly income to at least £218.15 if you're single or £332.95 as a couple in 2026/27. Here's how it's calculated.Published
- How-toHow to check your State Pension forecast on gov.ukA step-by-step guide to using the Check Your State Pension tool on gov.uk, understanding what your forecast shows, and deciding whether voluntary National Insurance contributions are worth considering.Published
- GuideThe Warm Home Discount: how it works and who qualifies in 2026The Warm Home Discount gives eligible households £150 off their electricity bill. Find out if you qualify automatically or need to apply, and what to do next.Published
- GuidePension Credit explained simply: what it is and who it's forPension Credit tops up your weekly income if you're over State Pension age and on a low income. Find out what it pays, who qualifies and how to claim.Published
- GuideWho gets the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026?From 2024, Winter Fuel Payment is means-tested. In 2026, you qualify if you receive Pension Credit or certain other benefits. Full rates and what to do if excluded.Published