In retirement

Changes to the State Pension.

Key parts of the State Pension are changing. The number of years that it takes to qualify will change and a new system of credits will let people such as carers gain entitlement more easily.

Changes to the State Pension (pensions and retirement planning section)

Understanding the basic State Pension (Pensions and retirement planning section)

Everything you need to know about the basic State Pension – what it is, who qualifies and how to claim it

Pension Credit (Pensions and retirement planning section)

Information about getting Pension Credit if you're aged 60 or over

The Over 80 Pension (Pensions and retirement planning section)

Information about claiming the Over 80 Pension if you're aged 80 or over with little or no State Pension

Cold Weather Payment

Information about getting Cold Weather Payment if you're on a low income and need help with extra heating costs during very cold weather

Warm Homes Scheme

Information about applying for a Warm Homes grant to help pay for heating and insulation improvements in your privately owned or rented home

Winter Fuel Payment (pensions and retirement planning section)

Information about claiming the tax-free Winter Fuel Payment to help keep warm in winter if you're aged 60 or over

Community Care grants

Information about applying for a Community Care Grant if you're getting certain benefits and, for example, you or your family are facing long-term illness, family breakdown or need other help