33 h. ago DWP benefits for people over State Pension age if you need help with daily tasks

The NHS has highlighted a range of DWP benefits available to people over State Pension age to help with care costs

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34 h. ago Older people with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming benefits

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

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39 h. ago I want to retire at 55 and my work offers a 'stepped pension'

I think this means smoothing my collective pension amount from day one, rather than seeing a 'step up' upon normal retirement age from my state pension.

Economics

54 h. ago Stirling politicians discuss WASPI compensation as thousands await decision

The change to the state pension age left thousands of women across the region out of pocket - with Stirling's MSP saying those affected required more than "warm words".

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61 h. ago DWP cost of living financial help for people over State Pension age

Nearly one million prisoners could boost their annual income by over £4,000.

Economics

65 h. ago Swinney's broken pledge to pensioners slammed as a 'petty way to do politics'

John Swinney promised all eligible Scots pensioners would receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment by November 30 but that promise has been broken

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4 d. ago ‘Waspi women’ say Government has agreed to reconsider compensation in 12 weeks

The group of women say they were affected by the way changes to the state pension age were communicated.

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4 d. ago New WASPI update on judicial review into State Pension age compensation decision by DWP

WASPI campaigners have shared a new update on a short hearing to be held this week.

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5 d. ago DWP announces new payment rates from April for State Pension and benefits

The new weekly payment rates for Sate Pension, PIP, Attendance Allowance and working age benefits will start on April 6.

Economics

8 d. ago Woman issues pension warning to millennials after making grim retirement realisation

A woman with no savings who has made just £1,000 in pension contributions by the age of 35 has assessed her grim outlook and warned millennials not to rely on their parents' finances

Events

1 week ago MSP highlights support for Lanarkshire pensioners this winter

The first payments of the SNP Scottish Government’s Pension Age Winter Heating Payment have been processed and started landing in pensioners accounts.

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1 week ago Perthshire WASPI campaigner left sceptical over minister's latest reprieve

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has said the question of compensation for women affected by the change in the state pension age will be looked into again after fresh documentation came to light.

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1 week ago State Pensioners may be eligible for several discounts and benefits

DWP provides a range of benefits to people over the State Pension age

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1 week ago Full list of people eligible for extra DWP Christmas payment next month

The DWP will issue a wide variety of people a tax-free bonus payment in just a matter of days

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2 w. ago Major normal minimum pension age change 'impacts access' say experts

The new rule impacts people born after 1973 and one industry expert said 'that delay could mean postponing life plans'

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2 w. ago People nearing retirement age could boost annual State Pension payments by nearly £700

Deferring your State Pension could increase DWP payments in retirement.

Economics

2 w. ago 'I retrained as a therapist in my 50s': Why older workers are switching careers as state pension age rises

Ruth Gibson, who is in her 50s, left her job in HR at a global pharmaceutical company after 30 years to become a practising therapist.

Economics

2 w. ago The benefit that pays up to £115 a week but almost one million Brits don’t claim – are you eligible?

ALMOST one million Brits are missing out on a benefit that pays up to £115 a week. Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over state pension age and on a low income. But data from the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) last month showed that nearly...

Economics

2 w. ago Government responds to calls to introduce free bus travel for one group across England

Currently, only disabled people and people of state pension age qualify for free bus travel under the The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme

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2 w. ago Top tips to help people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

New checklist from Social Security Scotland to help people making a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments.

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