Help for older residents

Pension Top Up
  
In Tameside, £7 million worth of pension credit remains unclaimed, this is a staggering 3,279 household missing out on support.
  
Find out if you’re one of them at www.independentage.org/benefit-calculator or call 0800 319 6789
  
You can also visit https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit/how-to-claim for more information on how to claim pension credit or how to report a change in circumstances. 
  
Citizens Advice for Pension Advice
  
 You can also find help and support with your pension via Citizens Advice.
  
☎ Citizen’s Advice on 0808 278 7805  (9am 1pm, Monday to Friday).
🌐 Online chat function on www.tamesidecab.org.uk (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri)
  
  
For advice on types of pensions, starting a pensions and advice for nearing retirement please visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/pensions/
 
Age UK
  
 Age UK also provide support for any older person who is worried about money and/ or who may be entitled to claim benefits.
  
Contact Age UK by calling their national advice line free of charge on 0800 678 1602 (8am-7pm); contact your local Age UK Tameside for free information and advice, by calling 0161 308 5000 or emailing customerservice@ageuktameside.com