If you are over 70 and live alone, you can claim Lone Pensioners Allowance (LPA) to provide a 20 per cent allowance of the rates bill
Apply for a free passport if you're over 79
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