{"id":9626,"date":"2026-09-14T14:47:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T13:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/support-for-older-people\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T14:47:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T13:47:33","slug":"support-for-older-people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/support-for-older-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for older people"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page-section clearfix text-light\" id=\"block_acf-block-6abb81e562856\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<section class=\"parent-banner clearfix no-padding\" id=\"block_acf-block-6abb81e562896\"><div class=\"banner-outer\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"banner-show parent-banner-outer parent-banner-1\" data-aos=\"fade\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x banner-top\"><div class=\"medium-8 large-9 cell medium-order-1 content-1\"><div class=\"banner-content\"><header><h1>Support for older people<\/h1><\/header><p>If you&#8217;re over State Pension age, there may be support available to help with living costs, healthcare, transport and maintaining your independence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-6abb81e5628af\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-heading\">Pension Credit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d5be3348 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re over State Pension age and on a low income, you could be entitled to Pension Credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people who qualify do not claim it, so it&#8217;s worth checking whether you&#8217;re eligible. Pension Credit can top up your income and may also help you access other support, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/apply-for-council-tax-discount\" rel=\"noopener\">Council Tax Reduction<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help with heating and energy costs, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/the-warm-home-discount-scheme\" rel=\"noopener\">Warm Home Discount Scheme<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/housing-benefit\" rel=\"noopener\">Housing Benefit<\/a> or support with housing costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/help-nhs-costs\" rel=\"noopener\">Help with NHS costs<\/a>, including dental treatment, glasses and travel to hospital appointments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/free-discount-tv-licence\" rel=\"noopener\">free TV licence<\/a> if you&#8217;re aged 75 or over<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/winter-fuel-payment\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Fuel Payment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/cold-weather-payment\" rel=\"noopener\">Cold Weather Payments<\/a> (where eligible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/support-for-mortgage-interest\" rel=\"noopener\">Support for Mortgage Interest<\/a> if you own the property you live in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/state-pension-age\" rel=\"noopener\">Check if you could receive Pension Credit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-heading\">Attendance Allowance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re State Pension age and need help with personal care or supervision because of an illness or disability, you may be able to claim Attendance Allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendance Allowance is not means-tested, so you can claim it regardless of your income or savings. Receiving Attendance Allowance may also help you qualify for other benefits and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/attendance-allowance\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out if you&#8217;re eligible for Attendance Allowance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-heading\">Help with NHS costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your income and circumstances, you may be able to get help with NHS costs, including prescriptions, dental treatment, eye tests, glasses and travel to NHS appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk\/nhs-help-health-costs\" rel=\"noopener\">Check if you can get help with NHS costs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-heading\">Help with transport costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re over State Pension age, you may be eligible for a free bus pass and discounted rail travel. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/help-with-living-costs\/transport\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"9224\">help with transport costs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section-heading\">Managing money later in life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re aged 50 or over and have a personal or workplace pension, Pension Wise offers free and impartial guidance to help you understand your options and make informed decisions about your retirement savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneyhelper.org.uk\/en\/pensions-and-retirement\/pension-wise\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about Pension Wise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group priority-register is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group priority-register__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Staying safe from scams and fraud<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group priority-register__content is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers often target older people with messages about pensions, energy bills, Winter Fuel Payments, TV licences and other financial support schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re unsure whether an offer, phone call, text message or email is genuine, take time to check before sharing personal information or making a payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/help-with-living-costs\/scams\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"9184\">avoiding scams and fraud<\/a> for advice on protecting yourself and reporting scams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group quick-links is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading quick-links__heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"font-size:1.1rem\">Looking for more support?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list quick-links__list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/benefits-checker\/\">Benefits checker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/help-with-living-costs\/transport\/\">Transport costs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/help-with-living-costs\/\">Help with living costs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/help-with-living-costs\/energy\/\">Energy costs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/cost-of-living\/#supportarea\">Help and support in your area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54d3af74 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#d8e1e8;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:1.1rem\">Need urgent help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Citizens Advice Devon can help you understand your options and support your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a 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