Government benefits and entitlements<\/strong><\/p>\n State pension<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a regular payment from the government once you reach state pension age and it’s determined by your national insurance contributions.<\/p>\n State pension age is currently 66 for both men and women.<\/p>\n A full basic state pension comes in at \u00a3221.20 a week and you can read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Attendance allowance<\/strong><\/p>\n Worth up to \u00a3108.55 a week, this is for people over state pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of an illness or disability.<\/p>\n Eligibility information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pension credit<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a means-tested benefit for people over state pension age who have a low income.<\/p>\n It comes in at \u00a3218.15 a week for single people and \u00a3332.95 per week for couples.<\/p>\n More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cold weather payment<\/strong><\/p>\n This benefit is \u00a325 a week and to be eligible the average temperature in your area needs to have been, or be forecasted to be, 0C or less for seven days in a row. You’ll usually be eligible for the payments if you get pension credit.<\/p>\n Check your eligibility here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Warm Home Discount<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s a one-off payment of \u00a3150 to help with the cost of energy during the winter. Those who are with an electricity supplier who is part of the Warm Home Discount scheme will get the payment automatically if you or your partner receive the Guarantee Credit portion of pension credit.<\/p>\n Info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n National Insurance cut<\/strong><\/p>\n You stop paying Class 4 National Insurance after you reach state pension age.<\/p>\n Free gas safety check<\/strong><\/p>\n Some energy companies provide free gas safety checks for those ages 65.<\/p>\n To sign up, just search for your gas provider (eg, British Gas) and “Priority Services Register”.<\/p>\n TV<\/strong><\/p>\n Those over the age of 75 and receiving pension credit can get a free TV Licence, paid for by the BBC.<\/p>\n Health<\/strong><\/p>\n Prescriptions<\/strong><\/p>\n These are free to anyone 60 and over.<\/p>\n Eye tests<\/strong><\/p>\n You’re entitled to a free NHS sight test if you are 60 or over.<\/p>\n Info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dental<\/strong><\/p>\n NHS dental treatment is not free for pensioners, but you may be eligible for free dental treatment if you or your partner receive:<\/p>\n \u2022 Income Support Info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Wigs and fabric support<\/strong><\/p>\n You’re entitled to free NHS wigs and fabric supports if you or your partner gets:<\/p>\n \u2022 Pension Credit Guarantee Credit or Image: Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n Senior railcard<\/strong><\/p>\n This allows those aged 60 or over to save 1\/3 on most rail fares throughout Great Britain.<\/p>\n A one-year card costs \u00a330 while a three-year senior railcard is \u00a370.<\/p>\n Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Interrail pass<\/strong><\/p>\n Over 60s can enjoy 10% discount on travel in Europe with this pass (which lets you explore 33 countries by train).<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> if you’re interested.<\/p>\n Free bus pass<\/strong><\/p>\n In Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and London, you can get a pass for free travel when you reach 60.<\/p>\n Apply for those here<\/a>.<\/p>\n National Express senior coachcard<\/strong><\/p>\n If you’re 60 or over you can get a senior coachcard which offers 1\/3 off standard and fully flexible fares to hundreds of towns, cities and airports across the UK.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for more on that.<\/p>\n London taxicard scheme<\/strong><\/p>\n This is for people with long-term mobility difficulties, or severe sight impairment.<\/p>\n Those who receive a War Pension Mobility Supplement are automatically eligible for this.<\/p>\n Apply here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Vehicle discounts<\/strong><\/p>\n ATS Euromaster offer discounts to those who join their Club 60 group.<\/p>\n The range of benefits include an MOT for just \u00a327 and 15% off servicing.<\/p>\n Image: Hotels <\/strong><\/p>\n Travelodge <\/strong><\/p>\n The hotel chain offers 25% off on stays for those over 60.<\/p>\n Princess Hotels & Resorts<\/strong><\/p>\n The company offers discounts of up to 20% to senior citizens.<\/p>\n Marriott Bonvoy<\/strong><\/p>\n The Marriott senior discount is offered to all guests 62 and over.<\/p>\n Radisson Hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n The hotel typically gives 10% discount off their standard rates for senior citizens.<\/p>\n Hilton Hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n Travellers aged 65 and older can save up to 7% on stays.<\/p>\n RH Hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are over 60, you will get a 5% discount and free water\/wine at meals (subject to availability) at RH Hotels sites.<\/p>\n Food and restaurants<\/strong><\/p>\n Greene King Pubs<\/strong><\/p>\n There are menus offered for senior citizens at reduced prices.<\/p>\n Patisserie Valerie<\/strong><\/p>\n The chain offers 10% off for over 60s.<\/p>\n Dobbies garden centres<\/strong><\/p>\n Those over 60 can enjoy a main course and any cake for only \u00a311.95 (available Monday to Friday from 12noon until 3pm).<\/p>\n Discounts on days out<\/strong><\/p>\n National Trust sites<\/strong><\/p>\n With a National Trust senior membership card, you can get free entry to over 500 locations across the UK.<\/p>\n If you’re an existing member aged 60 or over, and you’ve been a member for at least the past three consecutive years, you can ask for 25% off your subscription, which means that you’ll pay \u00a368.40 for individual senior membership.<\/p>\n More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n English Heritage <\/strong><\/p>\n A senior membership card offers access to over 400 sites and gives you free parking at most of these places.<\/p>\n The monthly fee is \u00a35.50 while if you pay for it annually it is \u00a366.<\/p>\n Apply for an annual pass here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Royal Horticultural Society<\/strong><\/p>\n People over 60 are entitled to a senior life membership card.<\/p>\n The card offers a number of benefits, including unlimited entry to RHS gardens, discounted tickets to RHS shows such as the Chelsea Flower Show, and personal gardening advice.<\/p>\n More here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew<\/strong><\/p>\n There are concessions for senior citizens over the age of 65.<\/p>\n Theatre discounts<\/strong><\/p>\n National Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n All over 60s can save on midweek matinees with \u00a320 off \u00a369 and \u00a349 tickets for shows in the Lyttelton and Olivier theatres.<\/p>\n Royal Shakespeare Company<\/strong><\/p>\n Over 65s are entitled to discounted tickets. A 20% discount is available on all seats for Monday and Tuesday evening performances and all midweek matinees.<\/p>\n Birmingham Hippodrome<\/strong><\/p>\n The theatre offers concessions to those over 65.<\/p>\n Savoy Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n Senior citizens (anyone over the age of 60) can claim discounts of up to 25% for select shows.<\/p>\n Theatre Royal Glasgow<\/strong><\/p>\n Those over the age of 60 can get discounts on tickets.<\/p>\n Image: Museums<\/strong><\/p>\n Imperial War Museums<\/strong><\/p>\n Those over 65 are entitled to discounts on tickets.<\/p>\n Tate Modern <\/strong><\/p>\n While entry to the museum is free, there are special exhibitions that are ticketed. Over 60s can enter these special exhibitions for a discount.<\/p>\n London Transport Museum <\/strong><\/p>\n Over 60s are offered concessions on annual passes.<\/p>\n Football season ticket discounts<\/strong><\/p>\n A number of football clubs offer discounted tickets to senior football fans. These are just a few of them…<\/p>\n Arsenal<\/strong><\/p>\n Offers senior season ticket holders a 57% discount.<\/p>\n Liverpool FC<\/strong><\/p>\n Concessions for over 65s.<\/p>\n Sheffield United<\/strong><\/p>\n Concessionary tickets to seniors aged 60 or over.<\/p>\n West Ham United<\/strong><\/p>\n Football goers over the age of 66 have access to concessions.<\/p>\n Chelsea FC<\/strong><\/p>\n Those 65 or over will be able to purchase a senior citizen ticket during the reservation period and reserve their seat for Home cup or Home UEFA competition matches at a reduced concession price.<\/p>\n Retail<\/strong><\/p>\n Boots<\/strong><\/p>\n There is an over 60s reward that allows you to gain eight points on every \u00a31 you spend on Boots brands and selected exclusives.<\/p>\n Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n The chain offers 10% discount for over 60s every Tuesday if you have a get a bonus card.<\/p>\n Odeon<\/strong><\/p>\n Over 60s can join the Silver Cinema Club and enjoy special screenings during quieter times of the day.<\/p>\n Tickets start from \u00a33.50 and the price includes tea, coffee and biscuits, served before the film.<\/p>\n Specsavers<\/strong><\/p>\n If you’re over 60 and buy a single pair of glasses from the store’s \u00a370 range or above, you’ll get 20% off.<\/p>\n Read more: Other perks<\/strong><\/p>\n Boundless<\/strong><\/p>\n Retirees from the public sector or civil service can save up to 35% on flights, holidays, days out car hire and much more if they sign up for a Boundless membership card.<\/p>\n Ramblers Association<\/strong><\/p>\n The walking charity offers concessionary individual or joint membership to those who receive only a state pension (no private pension).<\/p>\n The membership entitles you to thousands of walking routes, access to guided group walks and savings on gear.<\/p>\n Golf<\/strong><\/p>\n Some golf clubs offer membership discounts to older players.<\/p>\n You can find out if there is a golf club near you that offers a membership discount via Golf Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n Vet bills<\/strong><\/p>\n The Dogs Trust offers 50% off their membership for over 60s.<\/p>\n But it is also worth asking your local vets to see if there are any discounts for over 60s.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/skynews-bbc-workplace-culture_6900033.jpg\")
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U-turn on winter fuel payments: What does that mean?<\/a>
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