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 state pension comes in at \u00a3230.25 a week and you can read more about it here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Attendance allowance<\/strong><\/p>\n Worth up to \u00a3110.40 a week, this is for people over state pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of an illness or disability. Find the eligibility information here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Pension credit<\/strong><\/p>\n This means-tested benefit for people over state pension age and who have a low income comes in at \u00a3227.10 a week for single people and \u00a3346.60 per week for couples. More information here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Winter fuel payment<\/strong><\/p>\n If you were born before 22 September 1959 you could get \u00a3100 to \u00a3300 towards your heating bills this winter. More information here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/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. Check your eligibility here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Warm home discount<\/strong><\/p>\n A one-off payment of \u00a3150 to help with the cost of energy during the winter. Those with an electricity supplier that 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. Info here<\/strong><\/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 over-65s. To sign up, just search for your gas provider (eg, British Gas) and “Priority Services Register”.<\/p>\n TV<\/strong><\/p>\n Over-75s in receipt of pension credit can get a free TV licence, paid for by the BBC.<\/p>\n Follow the latest consumer news here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Health<\/strong><\/p>\n Prescriptions<\/strong><\/p>\n Free to anyone 60 and over.<\/p>\n Eye tests<\/strong><\/p>\n Over-60s are entitled to a free NHS test. Info here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Image: 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 Info here<\/strong><\/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 Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n Senior railcard<\/strong><\/p>\n Over-60s can save 1\/3 on most rail fares throughout Great Britain. A one-year card costs \u00a335 and a three-year card is \u00a380. Sign up here<\/strong><\/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). Click here<\/strong><\/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. Apply here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n National Express senior coachcard<\/strong><\/p>\n Available for over-60s, this offers a 1\/3 off standard and fully flexible fares to hundreds of towns, cities and airports across the UK. Click here<\/strong><\/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. You’re automatically eligible if you receive a war pension mobility supplement. Apply here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Vehicle discounts<\/strong><\/p>\n ATS Euromaster offer discounts to those who join their Club 60 group. The range of benefits includes an MOT for \u00a327 and 15% off servicing.<\/p>\n Hotels <\/strong><\/p>\n Princess Hotels & Resorts<\/strong><\/p>\n Discounts of up to 10% for senior citizens.<\/p>\n Marriott Bonvoy<\/strong><\/p>\n The Marriott senior discount is offered to all guests aged 62 and over.<\/p>\n Image: 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 6% 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 Over-60s can enjoy a main course and any cake for only \u00a312 (available Monday to Friday from midday to 3pm).<\/p>\n Discounts on days out<\/strong><\/p>\n National Trust sites<\/strong><\/p>\n With a senior membership card, you can get free entry to over 500 locations across the UK. 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 \u00a372 for individual senior membership. More info here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n English Heritage <\/strong><\/p>\n A senior membership card offers access to more than 400 sites and gives you free parking at most of them. The monthly fee is \u00a35.75 or the annual fee is \u00a369. Apply here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Royal Horticultural Society<\/strong><\/p>\n Over-60s are entitled to a senior life membership card, which offers benefits including unlimited entry to RHS gardens, discounted tickets to RHS shows such as the Chelsea Flower Show and personal gardening advice. More here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Royal Botanical Kew Gardens<\/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 up to \u00a320 off select tickets.<\/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 Concessions offered to those over 65.<\/p>\n Savoy Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n Senior citizens (anyone over 60) can claim concessionary tickets for select shows.<\/p>\n Theatre Royal Glasgow<\/strong><\/p>\n Discounts for the over-60s.<\/p>\n Image: Museums<\/strong><\/p>\n Imperial War Museums<\/strong><\/p>\n Over-65s are entitled to discounts on tickets.<\/p>\n Tate Modern <\/strong><\/p>\n While entry to the museum is free, special exhibitions 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 Read more from Money: Football season ticket discounts<\/strong><\/p>\n A number of football clubs offer discounted tickets to senior football fans. These are a few of them…<\/p>\n Arsenal<\/strong><\/p>\n Senior season ticket-holders get a 57% discount.<\/p>\n Liverpool FC<\/strong><\/p>\n Concessions for over-65s.<\/p>\n Sheffield United<\/strong><\/p>\n Concessionary tickets for over-60s.<\/p>\n West Ham United<\/strong><\/p>\n Concessions for over-66s.<\/p>\n Chelsea FC<\/strong><\/p>\n Over-66s can buy a senior citizen ticket during the reservation period and reserve a seat for home cup or home UEFA competition matches at a reduced concession price.<\/p>\n Retail<\/strong><\/p>\n Boots<\/strong><\/p>\n Its over-60s reward gets you eight points on every \u00a31 you spend on Boots’ brands and selected exclusives.<\/p>\n Iceland<\/strong><\/p>\n 10% discount for over-60s every Tuesday if you have 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. Tickets start from \u00a33.50 and include 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 Image: Other perks<\/strong><\/p>\n Boundless<\/strong><\/p>\n Retirees from the public sector or civil service can save 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). It 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. 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