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Benefits when you retire

Guide to benefits in retirement

Overview of the different areas covered in this section

Veterans' benefits and pensions

Information for those who have served in the armed forces and their families

Winter Fuel Payment

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

Pension Credit - introduction

Find out if you are eligible for Pension Credit and how you can claim it if you're aged 60 or over

Cold Weather Payment (money, tax and benefits section)

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

Crisis Loans (money, tax and benefits section)

Information about getting an interest-free Crisis Loan to help with an emergency or disaster

What to do if your company pension scheme can't pay your pension

What happens if your company pension scheme is unable to pay your pension and where to get help

One-off fuel allowance payment (money, tax and benefits)

More than 250,000 people in Northern Ireland will benefit from a one-off fuel allowance payment this winter