Pension and Retirement

If you have care needs and are over pension age.

If you are struggling with housing costs, there may be benefits, grants or other financial support available to you.

Pension Age Disability Payment is money for people of pension age in Scotland, who have care needs because of physical or mental disability

Extra money for low income pensioners to bring their weekly income up to a minimum amount. If you're 66 or over, you might be entitled.

If you're under pension age and have extra care or mobility needs.

Money paid to people who reached state pension age on or after 6 April 2016.

To check what benefits you might be entitled to quickly and easily, you can use the Turn2us Benefits Calculator.

A one-off payment made during the winter to help with heating costs. It is made to households that include someone over 66.

Winter Heating Payment is to help people on low income benefits who might have extra heating needs. Social Security Scotland pays this to people living in Scotland.

A national charity that supports older people.

A national charity that supports older people facing financial hardship by offering information, advice and support.

A national body dedicated to alleviating poverty and tackling climate change. You can find affordable household items at your nearest reuse centre.