More money in your pocket guide
This guide outlines the different types of benefits that are available and explains how to claim what you’re entitled to.

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Here's how, with your support, ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
It can be tricky to know where to start when it comes to claiming benefits. This page has useful information you can share with the older people you support to help make sure they're not missing out.
Every year, up to £2.8 billion of state benefits go unclaimed by older people in the UK.
Our benefits calculator is a free and simple way to find out what you could be claiming. Share with the older people you support to help make sure they don't miss out on money they're entitled to.
This guide outlines the different types of benefits that are available and explains how to claim what you’re entitled to.
This guide outlines the Attendance Allowance application process and what to do if your application is turned down.
This guide outlines both new and old (basic) systems for State Pension and advises on getting ready for retirement.
ÌÀÍ·ÌõÎÛÁÏ research has revealed the ongoing impact of the cost of living crisis on the day-to-day lives of older people. In a recent Discover article, The Age UK Health Influencing team examines the link between wealth and health, and how the cost of living crisis has revealed new insights.
This short animation explores some of the attitudes around claiming benefits and gives an overview of which benefits are available. Share this video with the people you support to make sure they're not missing out.
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