Older People's Benefits

Make Sure You Receive All Your Benefits

Did you know that every year millions of pounds worth of benefits go unclaimed? If you or your partner are over 60, we can help you claim and receive what you are entitled to.

Our new service offers you one-to-one support and help in claiming different benefits and allowances, all from the comfort of your home.

We can help you claim:

• pension credit
• council tax benefit
• attendance allowance
• disability living allowance
• housing benefit
• other related benefits

We can provide you with:

• benefits advice and information
• a benefits check
• a home visit and help with all the paperwork and for pension credit even make a telephone call claim on your behalf

We can also contact other services on your behalf, such as Taxicard, Blue Badge parking, Home Fire Safety Checks and the Safe and Warm scheme.

Here to Help

To book a benefit check or a home visit, call 020 7527 3697 or email benefitcheck@islington.gov.uk.

The service is a partnership with Islington Council, Age Concern Islington and The Pension Service. Click on the links under Useful Websites for further information on both these services.

Benefits changes 2011

If you are already claiming benefits such as housing benefit or incapacity benefit, you could be affected by upcoming changes to the UK benefits system. For more information visit benefits changes 2011

The UK benefits system is changing and your benefits could be reduced. Many changes will take effect from April 2011. Our summary guide to the changes explains how you might be affected and when. You can also visit our money advice section or call us on 020 7527 4990 for help.

Other Options

• download 'Are you getting all your Benefits' leaflet, which gives you information on who can claim a range of benefits e.g. pension credit, council tax benefit and attendance allowance.