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Support for over-55s

These organisations help people in their late 50s and older.

Age Cymru

Wales only

They offer information and advice.

The service is:

  • Free
  • Confidential
  • Impartial

Contact:


Age NI

Northern Ireland only

Offers advice, information and practical support.

Ask about:

  • Welfare benefits
  • Community care
  • Housing
  • Health

Contact:


Age Scotland

Scotland only

A free, confidential phone service for:

  • Older people
  • Their carers
  • Their families

Contact:


Age UK

England only

A free and confidential phone service for:

  • Older people
  • Their families
  • Their friends
  • Carers
  • Professionals

Contact:


Pension Service

UK-Wide

An area of the Department for Work & Pensions. Responsible for:

  • State Pension
  • Pension Credit

Contact:


Pension Tracing Service

UK-Wide

Service provided by the Department for Work & Pensions.

Helps people find:

  • Contact details for workplaces
  • Personal pension schemes

Contact:


Tax Help For Older People

UK-Wide

An independent, free tax advice service for people:

  • Aged over 60
  • With taxable household income less than £20,000 per year

Contact:


The Silver Line

UK-Wide

24 hour helpline for older people.

  • Free
  • Confidential

Offering:

  • Information
  • Friendship
  • Advice

Contact: