What is Equity Release?

State benefits and pension credits
Check to see if you are receiving what you are entitled to.
The Pension Service:
Part of the Department for Work and Pensions
This Government website provides information about pensions and pensioner benefits, for those planning for the future, about to retire or already retired. Visit site

Age Concern
Age Concern Your Benefits

Your Benefits
All you need to know by category.
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Age Concern Your Rights

Your Rights to money benefits 2007/08
Age Concern's best-selling guide for older people who want to know what benefits they are entitled to.
Cost £5.99
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Help the Aged
Help the Aged Pension Credits

Pension Credits
Pension Credit 'tops up' your weekly income. Those over 65 could also be eligible for savings credit. As Pension Credit rates have risen by more than State Retirement Pension rates, even if your income was too high to claim last year, you may now be able to claim.
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Help the Aged Your Pension

Your Pension
All about eligibility for the state retirement pension and which benefits can be accessed alongside it.
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