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If something is preventing you from feeling empowered to age well, we can help you to explore ways to improve this.
Our Advice and Welfare service provides independent, timely and personal advice and guidance to people aged over 60, across Colchester, Tendring and Braintree.
Our friendly advisers have established an excellent reputation over the years and can guide you through complex systems such as Health & Social Care and Housing.
Additionally, we are experienced and skilled in supporting people to make claims for Blue Badge disabled parking permits, improving the ability for those with long term health issues and disability to remain connected within their communities.
If you or a loved one needs advice, book an appointment with the advice team please call on 0300 37 33 333 or email [email protected]
Get your free benefits check
Our free benefits check assesses whether you could be entitled to more help with your daily living costs. Once our assessment is complete, we will tell you the outcome and help you complete any necessary forms and help you organise any evidence needed to complete your application.
Types of benefits and entitlements available to people in later years:
- State Retirement Pension
- Pension Credit
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Attendance Allowance (AA)
- Disability Living Allowance
- Blue Badge (Disabled Parking Badge)
- Housing Benefit
- Local Council Tax Support
- Carers Allowance
Blue Badge Parking Permit Applications
If you have visible or hidden disabilities that affects your mobility, you may be eligible to apply for a blue badge. A Blue Badge allows you to park in disabled parking spaces which are located closer to your destination, supporting you to remain independent. Our friendly advisors can help you or a family member with your Blue Badge permit application..
During 2023/24, we supported 216 people to apply for Blue Badge disabled parking permits.
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We are here for people in later years. We empower you to age well.