Pensions & Retirement – 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’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Find out if you are eligible:

Pension Credit

Pension Credit Factsheet

Winter Fuel Allowance

If you were born before 23 September 1958,m you could get either £200 or £300 to help you pay your heating bills for winter 2024 to 2025. To find out if you are eligible see details:

Winter Fuel Payment

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:

Plan for Retirement

Your local Authority may be able to assist you and most have online help. Shropshire Council has a dedicated page to cost of living, including energy support. Telford & Wrekin offer help and advice on household builds and affordable warmth. South Staffordshire Council offers Cost of Living advice and support. The Wyre Forest offers help and advice for benefits and cost of living support.

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