A to Z
This A to Z list will point you in the right direction to finding more information about the entitlements or services you might receive once you are a pensioner. You can also look up pension options open to you if you are planning or reviewing your retirement income. Click on the relevant letter below.
For more options visit the A to Z of the Department for Work and Pensions website
Health costs: See Dental care, Eye tests, Glasses and contact lenses, Hospital, Prescriptions.
Home Energy Efficiency Scheme: If you are aged 60 or
over and are receiving certain benefits, you could be entitled to help
with heating and insulation improvements to your home. If you live in
a defined high-crime area, you may also get basic home security measures,
such as door and window locks. The schemes are different for England and
Wales and Scotland.
Find out more about the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme in England and Wales
Find out more
about the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme in Scotland
Home improvements: There are various schemes to help
you make necessary improvements to your home so you can keep your independence.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to low-cost loans,
renovation grants, home repair assistance or disabled facilities grants.
Find out more about home improvements in England and Wales
Find out more
about home improvements in Scotland
Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP):
Home Responsibilities Protection is a scheme which helps you protect your
basic State Pension. If you do not work, or your earnings are low and
you are caring for someone, you may be able to get Home Responsibilities
Protection.
Find out more about Home Responsibilities Protection
Hospital: If you are in hospital, there
may be a change to any entitlements you are receiving. If you are receiving
Pension Credit, you can get help with the costs of travelling to and from
hospital.
Find
out more about help with health costs on the Jobcentre Plus website
Housing Benefit: If you are on a low income, you may be entitled to help with your rent from your local council. Find out more about Housing Benefit on the Directgov website
Housing costs and Income Supports: The way the standard
interest rate for housing costs is calculated changed in November 2004.
Find out about housing costs and
income support
Housing costs for owner occupiers: The way the standard interest rate for housing costs is calculated changed in November 2004.