We are always being asked for snippets of information on
pensions
and benefits. Keeping up to date is very demanding - we have to make
sure we get it right! So whenever possible we will link to the
source!!
(The DWP are forever changing their pages
and fail to notify us when they do so - If you find that any of these links have gone or changed - please let
us know)
On these pages we are providing links to useful sources of information -
more often it is THE source.
First stop is the
Department of Work and Pensions to find out how to get your pension.
How to contact the DWP - http://www.dwp.gov.uk/
Help the Aged Campaigns with and on behalf of
older people, raises money to help pensioners in need and provide direct
services where they have identified a gap in provision.
Help the Aged produces a wide range of
free information material for older people,
providing advice on money matters, housing, home safety, health and a
wide range of other topics. (Very useful range of advice leaflets!
click the
free information link - John L)
The next few
links are to the DWP or the Pensions service.
Please use the links to get more detailed and accurate up to date
information. Please note that this is not intended to be a
comprehensive list of benefits - each individual will have different
circumstances.
Pension Service A-Z Thousands of
pensioners are discovering that they could be entitled to more money via
the Pensions Credit (the name given to Income Support
for pensioners. Please click and read about it - most people on
basic pensions are entitled to it - unfortunately it is means
tested)
Housing Benefit provides help towards your rent and is sometimes
called rent rebate or rent allowance. It is paid by local
councils.
Funeral Payment (This link will take you to the Jobcentre Plus
website) provides help towards
the cost of a funeral. It depends on your circumstances, not those
of the person who has died.
Citizens Advice Bureau - How to get in contact
with your local CAB. They provide free, independent advice on matters
including benefits, pensions and child support.
Motability about the charity that helps
people of all ages get around by using the DLA Mobility Component or War
Pensioners Mobility Supplement.
The Appeals
Service The Appeals Service arranges and hears
appeals on social security, child support, vaccine damage, tax credit and
compensation recovery decisions. It consists of:
an executive agency within DSS led by the Chief Executive, accountable
to Parliament, responsible for the administration of appeals and
subject to Secretary of State targets; and
a judicial, tribunal, Non-Departmental Public Body headed by the
President of appeal tribunals, Judge Michael Harris, independent of
the DSS and not accountable to Parliament. The President and tribunal
members are appointed by the Lord Chancellor.
Age Concern
Age
Concern cares about all older people and believes later life should be
fulfilling and enjoyable. Where possible, we enable older people
to solve problems themselves, providing as much or as little support
as they need. Locally, Age Concern organisations provide vital
services, focusing on the needs of older people in their areas. These
can include day centres, lunch clubs, home visits and transport
services, many funded through contractual agreements with local
government.
The Inland Revenue: outlines its
administration of income tax, tax credits, corporation tax, capital
gains tax, petroleum revenue tax, inheritance tax, National Insurance
contributions and stamp duties.
Links to Government departments and bodies whose activities are relevant
to the operations of the DSS.
www.open.gov.uk A first entry point
to access information about the UK's public sector. The site includes
links to all Government Departments and bodies.
www.one.gov.ukJob-seekers and benefit claimants in the 12 pilot areas for ONE get
individual advice from personal advisers who bring together all the
services they need in one place.
www.info4local.gov.uk The Department of
the Environment, Transport and the Regions, in conjunction with other
Government Departments, is developing for local authorities a gateway to
information produced by central Government.
www.dti.gov.uk Information and advice for
consumers, small businesses, employees and anyone with an interest in the
world of work from the Department of Trade and Industry.
www.dhssni.gov.uk Site serving the
Northern Ireland Department of Health and Social Services, which aims
to improve people's health and well-being, and their economic and social
conditions.
www.iiac.org.uk Site for the
Industrial
Injuries Advisory Council, an independent statutory body set up to
provide advice on matters relating to the industrial injuries scheme.
www.ssac.org.uk Advice from the
Social
Security Advisory Committee on matters referred by the Secretary of
State for Social Security or the Northern Ireland Department responsible
for Social Security.
www.ombudsman.org.uk Information about the
work of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (Parliamentary Ombudsman), who investigates complaints about cases
referred by MPs.
Dangers
of Identity Theft in over 50s
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