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Our experienced advisers provide free, independent and confidential advice to help older adults understand their options, maximise their income and access the support available to them.
Whether you need a free benefits check, help with a Blue Badge application or advice on housing, welfare benefits or care and support, we’re here to help.
Free Benefits Check
Many older people are missing out on financial support they are entitled to. Our free benefits check can identify whether you could receive additional financial support to maximise your income and help with everyday living costs.
If you’re eligible, we’ll explain your options, help you complete any necessary application forms and support you in gathering the evidence needed to make your claim.
Our advisers can help with:
- Welfare benefits, including free benefit entitlement checks
- Attendance Allowance
- Pension Credit
- Carer’s Allowance
- State Pension queries
- Council Tax Support
- Housing Benefit
- Blue Badge applications
- Housing-related advice and signposting
- Help completing benefit and other relevant application forms
- Information and signposting to specialist organisations where additional support is needed
If we are unable to assist with a particular issue, we will explain why and, wherever possible, signpost you to another organisation that is better placed to help.
Blue Badge Applications
If you have a long-term health condition or disability that affects your mobility, you may be eligible for a Blue Badge. This includes some people with non-visible (hidden) disabilities.
A Blue Badge can make everyday journeys easier by allowing you to park closer to your destination, helping you maintain your independence and stay connected to your local community.
Our advisers can explain the eligibility criteria, help you complete your application and ensure you have the supporting information needed to give your application the best possible chance of success.
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