Information groups for older people

May to June 2025

Benefits when you reach State Pension age

Thursday 22 May
11am–12noon

When you reach State Pension age, you may be able to get some benefits you couldn’t before. You may lose some benefits you had been getting, and the amounts of others you get may change. In this session, our adviser Billy will explain how turning State Pension age affects different benefits, what other support that you might be entitled to and what happens if you continue working.

 

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Caring for someone

Thursday 12 June
2–3pm

If you’re looking after someone regularly because they’re ill, disabled or can’t manage without your support, you may be a carer. While it can be positive and rewarding, looking after someone can also be emotionally, physically and financially demanding. Join our adviser Dolly to find out more about your rights, and about the benefits, services and support that may be available to help you look after someone else.

 

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    Fiona

  • Somebody tried to scam me last week out of £900. They said I owed money (pretended to be the bank) and sent me a code. But I was lucky, I rang my bank and never touched it. If I hadn't had that session with Independent Age, I might have fallen for it.

    Ellie

  • I found the question and answer section so useful. Other people asked questions that were relevant to my situation.

    John

  • I am a lot more careful when people call to make sure they are who they say they are. I rang the council to check if a number was legitimate which it was not.

    Peter

  • I now feel I could take action on finding suitable support and services within my home and know where to look for trustworthy services.

    Frances

  • I like how the sessions allow you to ask the questions pertinent to you on a topic. Afterwards, the person who ran the session helped to find cleaners in the area.

    Ada

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