What can I claim as a pensioner UK?


What can I claim as a pensioner UK?

Help pay bills
  • Heating benefits.
  • Public transport concessions.
  • Housing Benefit.
  • TV licence concessions.
  • Help with urgent or one-off expenses.
  • Government help for energy bills.


Is it safe to have more than 85000 in bank UK?

The FSCS protects 100% of the first £85,000 you have saved, per UK-regulated financial institution (not per account). So in simple terms, if your bank were to fail, the FSCS aims to get any savings up to this amount back to you within seven working days.


What do UK pensioners get free?

In England, everyone aged over 60 gets free prescriptions and eye tests. You might also qualify for help towards: dental treatment. travel costs to hospital.