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Help for the over 60s
Winter fuel payments
For information on winter fuel payments and keeping warm this
winter please check out our grants and
assistance page.
Free passports
If you're a British national and born on or before 2 September
1929, you can apply for a free standard 32-page ten-year passport
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Bus passes and travel for over 60s
Bus or coach travel is often a cheap option for your journey.
There are also many travel concessions on offer on the buses to
make getting out and about even more affordable.
Eligible older people who are resident in England
are entitled to free off-peak local bus travel anywhere in
England using a National Bus Pass.
Senior Railcard
If you're 60 or over, you can save a third on most standard and
first-class rail fares throughout Britain when you buy a Senior
Railcard. It makes travelling by train more economical and
accessible.
Free TV licences
If you're aged 75 or over you're entitled to a free television
licence. If you're 74, you can apply for a short-term licence to
cover the months until you reach 75. You can also get TV licence
concessions if you live in residential care.
Independent Living Fund
If you are under 66 and severely disabled, you may be entitled
to money from the Independent Living Fund to help pay for personal
and domestic care.
Medical checks and support
Regular medical checks are available to help you to spot any
potential medical problems. Some health services may be available
to you for free or at a concessionary rate – such as sight tests,
dental care, prescriptions and immunisations. Support is also
available for instances of elder abuse.
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