We are happy to announce our new advice service for those aged 65 and over in Liverpool and Knowsley which will be launching this month. The service will aim to help older people achieve greater financial wellbeing, helping them to remain independent and reduce anxieties over the cost of living. Our service will 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 will work 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 will be able to help them apply for the support they are entitled to. The caseworker will 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.
Funded by Independent Age for 3 years, 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 which means this service is greatly needed and will make a hugely positive impact on this group in our community.
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