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Pensions and retirement planning
Concessions and other help
Guide to concessions and other help
Overview of the different areas covered in this section
Further help from charities and not-for-profit organisations for over 50s
Support from charities and other organisations for older people
Senior Railcard
Eligibility information about buying rail tickets at reduced rates
Free TV licences
Information on getting a free television licence if you're aged 75 or over
Qualifying for a free passport
Apply for a free passport if you're a British citizen and born on or before 2 September 2023
Pensions and financial advisers: who to contact
Your options and rights, and different types of pensions adviser
Cold Weather Payment (money, tax and benefits section)
Information about getting Cold Weather Payment if you're on a low income and need help with extra heating costs during very cold weather
Free bus travel and concessions (travel and transport section)
Find out about free off-peak travel on local buses for older and disabled people in England
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