Over 65s Welfare Advice
Our 65s and over advice service is for those aged 65 and over in Liverpool and Knowsley. Our aim is to help older people achieve greater financial wellbeing, helping them to remain independent and reduce anxieties over the cost of living. We focus on maximising older people’s income by ensuring they receive all financial support they are entitled to as well as linking them to advice on debt and housing.
Our dedicated caseworker works with people aged 65 and over to assess their financial circumstances and whether they are entitled to benefits such as Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance or Carers Allowance. From there, they are able to help them apply for the support they are entitled to. We help clients facing financial hardship link to other support also such as utility bills assistance, help with housing issues and support for those facing homelessness.
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Funded by Independent Age, this service aims to help this group access the advice they need in a way that is suitable and accessible for them. We want to reach the older people in our communities who may often fall through the cracks due to various reasons including a lack of mobility, lack of resources or those facing language barriers. A significant number of older people in Liverpool and Knowsley are unaware of the benefit of seeking free legal help or traditionally do not ask for help. We know that over 2 million pensioners are living in poverty (a statistic that is rising) and that millions of older people are not claiming benefits for which they could be eligible for.
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To access this service, please call 0151 452 2495 or e-mail gabriele.ciuzelyte@merseysidelawcentre.co.uk.
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Alternatively, please fill in our online enquiry form.
Are you over 65, live in Liverpool or Knowsley and are unsure about your welfare benefits?
We are here to help. Our dedicated team offers free, friendly advice on a range of benefits, including:
Pension Credit
Housing Benefit
Council Tax Reduction
Attendance Allowance
​If you need advice, please check if we can help before contacting us.
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