Enjoy a third off all rail travel A Senior Railcard saves you a 1/3 off Standard and First Class rail fares across Britain for a year. What’s more, the discount also applies to Advance fares and Gatwick Express tickets – providing they’re booked before you travel. You can apply if you are 60 or over. [...]
Free Bus Travel
One of the benefits of getting older is that you can qualify for free off peak travel on local buses anywhere in England. The precise terms differ depending on where you live in the UK: England. Free off-peak bus travel on local buses. If you live in London, you can apply for a Freedom Pass. [...]
Winter Fuel Payments
Winter Fuel Payment Winter Fuel Payment can help towards the extra costs of heating your home in the cold weather. Exactly how much you will receive depends on the age of the people living there and your circumstances The benefit for 2012/13 is between £200 and £300. To see exactly how much you’re entitled to [...]
Disability allowances
There are two allowances you may qualify for if you have a disability and need help getting around or caring for yourself generally: Disability Living Allowance. This allowance would be paid if you’re under 65 when you claim Attendance Allowance. This is payable if you are over 65 at the point you claim. Disability Living [...]
Health Benefits
Make sure you know what health benefits you’re entitled to. Once you turn 60 you’re entitled to a whole range of free health benefits. These include: Free prescriptions Free eye sight tests Free NHS chiropody If you live in Wales and Scotland you are also entitled to free dental check ups. What’s more, if you [...]
Council Tax Benefit
If you’re are on a low income you could claim Council Tax Benefit Council Tax Benefit is normally paid by reducing the amount of Council Tax you have to pay. In some cases, people may qualify to have all of their Council Tax Benefit paid. Others may qualify for a reduction in the amount they [...]
Personal allowances
Increased personal allowances from age 65 Almost everyone in the UK qualifies for personal allowances. This is the amount of income you can earn each year without having to pay any tax. When you reach 65, the allowance increases. It also increases again at 75. Here are the allowances for 2012/13: Basic Level £8,105 Age [...]
Working after your retirement
Whether you need the income or simply feel too young to retire just yet, there are a number of opportunities for today’s retirees. Increasingly, companies are beginning to appreciate the qualities older workers can bring to the workplace: Their experience and maturity, for example. Consequently, it’s no surprise that Office of National Statistics figures show [...]
What other benefits are available in retirement?
There are a number of benefits you could qualify for in retirement so it’s important to make sure you know what you can claim. Here are some of the main benefits: Personal Allowances. Your personal allowances increase at 65 and then at 75 Council Tax Benefit. You may qualify for this if your income is [...]