Benefits for people aged 60 - 64

Benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions is responsible for a range of benefits for people of working age, providing financial help and support. From the list below, pick an area than relates to you and check if you are able to get any of the benefits. If you cannot find the information you need, please check the A-Z benefits list or use the search facility on the DWP website.

The Inland Revenue deals with tax credits and NI contributions.

Looking for work		Long-term ill or disabled
Starting work or returning to work		Sick and unable to work
Starting your own business		In hospital
In work		Information about residential care
Voluntary work		Illness or accidents caused by work
Managing on a low income		Caring for others
Visiting or living abroad		Early retirement
Bereavement Allowance (replaces Widow's Pension)		Pension reform
Bereavement Allowance (replaces Widow's Pension)		Pensions
Bereavement Payment (formerly Widow's Payment)		Inheritance of SERPS: Important information for married people
Widowed Parent's Allowance (formerly Widowed Mother's Allowance)		Winter Fuel Payments
Applying for a National Insurance (NI) number		Pension Credit
Pay less Rent by claiming Housing Benefit		Pay less Council Tax by claiming Council Tax Benefit
Help with House Repairs		Help with Health Costs
If you are refused a benefit – how to appeal

Tameside Council administers Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit.

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The "OWL" web site was created with the support of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister as part of the Benefits National Project. It is being maintained and developed by Tameside Social Care & Health.

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