Real help now for over 60s

• Date: 23 June 2009
• Tags: national

When times are tough it is important people know where to turn to get all the help and advice they need. That is why the Government has launched a booklet for pensioners and those over 60 pulling together all the help that it available to them in one place.

The 40-page booklet “Real Help Now for over 60s” provides information on everything you need to know from claiming Pension Credit, to help with your fuel bills, to help in taking that course on IT you’ve always wanted to do. If you or a friend or family member want to see all the help available to you and how you can get it download the booklet here.

Launching the booklet in Newcastle, Minister for Pensions and the Ageing Society, Angela Eagle MP said:

Angela Eagle launches Real help now for the over 60s

“Those over 60, especially those on a low income, can feel particularly vulnerable during economic downturns.

“The Government is already providing real help to pensioners including increased pensions and help with fuel bills. This booklet gives them all the advice they need to get the help they need.

“Pension credit is one of the ways the Government is helping the poorest pensioners, and earlier this year we increased it by the largest amount since it was introduced. I urge people to get all the help available to them by making sure they are getting benefits, like pension credit, they are entitled to.”

The booklet includes all of the information those over 60 need in one place, including help with:

• pensions and benefits
• fuel bills
• savings and managing your money
• those on a low income
• money problems
• keeping your home
• skills and learning
• jobs