Our advice publications and videos (England and Wales)
Our free publications are full of information on how to boost your income, reduce your costs, get help with housing, and more. Find out how we produce our information.
Visit our video hub for short, useful introductions to a range of topics, including benefits, housing costs, care needs assessments, and your rights as a renter.
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Money
Advice guides – download or order a copy
How to boost your income and cut your bills.
How to spot, avoid and report scams
Ways to reduce your bill
Extra money to boost your retirement income
Extra money if you have a disability or health condition
How to claim regular money for your retirement
Paying your rent or mortgage if you're on a low income
Extra money to help with costs if you’re caring for someone
How turning State Pension age affects your entitlement to different benefits
Factsheets – download your copy
The financial help available towards your rent.
Who can apply for Attendance Allowance, how to do it and how much you could get.
What happens to your disability benefits when you reach State Pension age or if your circumstances change.
Who qualifies for Pension Credit, how to make a claim and how much you could get.
What the State Pension is, who can get it and how much it's worth.
How to get help with unexpected expenses, heating and other essential costs.
What underlying entitlement to carers' benefits means, what extra benefits you could get and how to claim.
How to challenge a benefits decision and where you can get support
Our video hub has quick introductions to a number of different benefits and advice on how to apply.
Care
Advice guides – download or order a copy
Practical, financial and emotional support if you're a carer
How to find help to stay independent in your own home
Advice on paying for care in a care home
Advice on paying for care at home
Factsheets – download your copy
Find out your options if you're unhappy with a social care service.
What NHS Continuing Healthcare is, who qualifies and how the assessment process works.
Disability equipment can help to keep you independent at home and in the community.
What independent advocacy is, when it may be needed, and how to access it.
Information to help you understand direct payments - what they are, how they work and how you can use them as part of your social care support.
What to look for when choosing home care.
Rules about transferring or gifting assets if you need care.
How to ask for a care needs assessment and what care and support services may be available.
When the value of your property may be disregarded in your financial assessment, what a deferred payment agreement is, and when you might want to consider one.
Checklists – download your copy
Our video hub has a summary of what happens during a care needs assessment and how to prepare.
Housing
Advice guides – download or order a copy
How to find the home that's right for you
Advice to help you protect your property
How to spot the dangers and get help to stay safe at home
How to decide what you want from retirement housing and how to apply.
Your rights, responsibilities and support if you're a tenant
How to get help from your council if you're homeless
Factsheets – download your copy
How to find out which adaptations or equipment could help you, ask for help from the council, and apply for a grant.
Information about who is responsible for maintaining and repairing your home if you rent, and how to get help if you need it.
Visit our video hub for quick introductions to things like renters rights, Housing Benefit and how to get help from your landlord.
Health and wellbeing
Advice guides – download or order a copy
Ways to overcome loneliness
How you might feel after a death and where to find support.
How to plan for the end of your life and where to get support
What hoarding is and where to get help
How to cope and live well if you have a long-term health condition.
Practical tips on managing bills in the winter months
How to better understand your mental health and where to get support
This guide helps you know what signs to look for and what to do if you suspect harm, neglect or mistreatment are happening.
Factsheets – download your copy
How to get a Blue Badge, mobility equipment and other support if you're disabled or have a long-term health condition.
How you can prepare for someone you trust to manage your money or make decisions about your care and welfare on your behalf.
What mental capacity is, the way it is assessed and what rules are there to protect you if you're unable to make or communicate decisions for yourself.
Leaflets and posters – download or order a copy
Our promotional leaflets and posters tell you about our services and publications, and give you an easy way to get in touch to find out more or order publications.
- Advice guides poster
- Advice service leaflet
- Free guides for older people in England and Wales leaflet
- How to claim England and Wales leaflet
- Campaigner leaflet
Our volunteering posters and leaflets help you to promote volunteering with Independent Age in your local community.