Financial help for people aged 55+
Pensions and Retirement
Older people can often experience financial problems as a result of a reduced income and additional expenses associated with increasing health and care needs. Here is some advice you may find helpful.
Get advice via AgeUK
West Sussex provides a confidential and impartial service on a range of issues, including benefits, pensions, debt, budgeting, housing needs and accessing care and support. Find out more about:
Pensions: Find out about:
What age you will qualify for the State Pension:
Your right to continuing working after the State Pension age:
If you are over the state pension age and on a low income you may be eligible for extra money to help with living costs, see:
Cold weather payment
You may be eligible for a cold weather payment if you are getting certain benefits or pension credit. Find out more about:
Winter Fuel Payment
If you were born on or before 25th September 1956 you could get a Winter Fuel Payment to help you pay your heating bills:
Travel
You are eligible for a free bus pass or discounts on train fares once you reach the State Pension age. Find out more about:
- Free older person's bus pass - on the WSCC website
- Discounts on train fares - on the WSCC website
- Disabled person's railcard - on the WSCC website
TV licence
If you are aged 75 or over, you may be eligible for a free TV licence:
Funeral Costs
Find out how to get help with paying for a funeral. See:
Page last updated: 04 August 2022