Help for elderly people

Now we’re into the colder months, you may be worried about how you or an elderly friend or relative will afford to stay warm this winter.

According to Age UK, two thirds of people over 60 find it difficult to pay their energy bills. There are various government schemes and charities which can help elderly people to stay warm this winter - here are some details:

https://kareplus.co.uk/blog/2017/11/15/5-government-funded-schemes-to-help-the-elderly-stay-warm-this-winter

If you were born before the 26th of September 1956 you could get between £250 and £600 to help pay your heating bills during winter 2022 to 2023. This is known as a ‘winter fuel payment’.

The amount you’ll get includes a ‘pensioner cost of living payment’. This is in addition to any other Cost of Living Payments you get with your benefit or tax credits.

Here are more details: https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment

Every year in the UK, £3.7bn worth of benefits fail to be claimed by the older generation.

These articles will explain how to know which benefits you’re entitled to:

https://householdquotes.co.uk/benefits-and-grants-for-oaps/

https://mylifehomecare.co.uk/insight/what-grants-for-the-elderly-are-available/

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Your-Situation/An-older-person

Age UK work closely with local associations to deliver a range of programmes and services for older people across the UK. Here are more details:

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/our-impact/programmes/

Help you can get to improve your home

Local councils offer different types of help to pay for home improvements. Each one has its own rules about the types of help it offers, and about the conditions to qualify for help. This help is not specifically for older people, but elderly people may find it helpful.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/moving-and-improving-your-home/help-with-home-improvements/

The Royal Voluntary Service provides a variety of social activities and groups to help create connections and friendships for elderly people.

Their services vary from area to area and in some cases are available via your local council or health services.

You can find a service in your area by putting your postcode into the box on this page:

https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/our-services/

 

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