 | What does it do?Age Concern Somerset provides an independent, confidential and free welfare benefits service for older people.
We offer advice on benefits available for the over 60s, and are able to send an independent volunteer advocate out to complete benefit forms in your own home or within a Residential or Nursing home.
Age Concern Somerset currently has a large team of volunteer advocates who donate their time to deliver this service. Our volunteers work within their own communities to provide face-to-face help and advice on benefits and issues related to benefits. This includes a "Benefits check" to make sure you are receiving all your rights.
The benefits we deal with include:
- Attendance Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance
- Pension Credit (including Minimum Income Guarantee)
- Housing and Council Tax benefit |
Who it is for: For older people in Somerset. | Where it is available: Local service covering: Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Mendip, North Somerset, Sedgemoor, South Somerset, Taunton Deane, West Somerset (Somerset). | How to access or apply for it: To use this service, or to find out about becoming an Advocate Volunteer, please call 0845 643 4701, between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. | Additional information: Age Concern Somerset’s volunteer training programme is delivered to a high standard on a regular basis by Age Concern England, Disability Benefits Unit and the Pensions Service. | Classification(s): Legal & financial, Financial advice (benefits) | Info last updated: 27/07/2010. |
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