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Changes to the State Pension
Key parts of the State Pension are changing. The number of years that it takes to qualify will change. A new system of credits will let people such as carers gain entitlement more easily
Understanding the basic State Pension (pensions and retirement planning section)
Everything you need to know about the basic State Pension – what it is, who qualifies and how to claim it
The Over 80 Pension (pensions and retirement planning section)
Information about claiming the Over 80 Pension if you're aged 80 or over with little or no State Pension
Pension Credit (pensions and retirement planning section)
Information about getting Pension Credit
Free bus travel and concessions (travel and transport section)
Information on bus passes and concessionary coach travel for over 60s
Cold Weather Payment
Information about getting Cold Weather Payment if you're on a low income and need help with extra heating costs during very cold weather
Winter Fuel Payment (pensions and retirement planning section)
Information about claiming the tax-free Winter Fuel Payment to help keep warm in winter
Warm Front Scheme in England
Information about applying for a Warm Front grant to help pay for heating and insulation improvements in your privately owned or rented home
Community Care Grants
Community Care Grant if you're getting certain benefits and you or your family are facing long term illness, family breakdown or need other help
Free TV licences (pensions and retirement planning section)
Information about getting a free television licence if you're aged 75 or over
Medical costs for war pensioners
Information about getting a War Disablement Pension to help pay medical costs if you're injured or disabled serving in HM Armed Forces during war
War Widow's or Widower's Pension
A tax-free War Widow's or Widower's Pension if your husband or wife died from serving in Her Majesty's Armed Forces or during war
Qualifying for a free passport (pensions and retirement planning section)
Information about applying for a free passport if you were born on or before 2 September 2023
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