Concessions and other help

Guide to concessions and other help

Overview of the different help and concessions available to over-50s which are covered in this section

If you are over 70 and live alone you may be entitled to a 20 per cent reduction in your rates

Apply for a free passport if you were born on or before 2 September 1929

Information about bus passes and concessionary coach travel if you're over 60

Find out about the Housing Benefit Scheme and Rate Relief Schemes

Information on getting a free television licence if you're aged 75 or over

Support from charities and other organisations for older people

Health services available to you for free or at a concessionary rate

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