Age UK Somerset - Information and Advice Service
Age UK Somerset is an independent local charity that helps older people across Somerset and North Somerset live well, stay independent, and access the support they need. Its Information and Advice team provides free, confidential, and impartial guidance for people aged 60 and over, as well as their families and carers. The service offers advice on welfare benefits, including Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance, carries out benefit entitlement checks, and helps with benefit claims and form completion.
Remote
In-person
Home visits
Further info
We can offer advice and information on a wide range of issues, including:
- Benefits and allowances, including Pension Credit & Attendance Allowance
- Help completing forms
- Housing
- Council Tax
- Priority debts, such as rent & utility arrears
- Social care services
- Care homes
- Lasting Power of Attorney
- Wills
Age UK Somerset is part of the Crisis & Resilience Fund Alliance and is providing help for older people in financial need in a number of ways. This could be through help with benefit claims for example, or with small amounts of financial assistance depending on an individual's circumstances.
Click here to see the other services that Age UK Somerset provides.https://taunton.somersetfrontline.org.uk/library?text=Age%20UK%20Somerset
Who can use this service?
Over 60s living in Somerset
How are services delivered?
Telephone and Face to Face appointments
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