Benefits Calculator – what are you entitled to?
Our Benefits Calculator can help you to find out what you could be claiming, quickly and easily.
You may be entitled to help with NHS health costs, depending on your age and circumstances.
Everyone aged over 60 gets free prescriptions. If you're under 60 you can save money on prescriptions by buying prescription prepayment certificates from the NHS for 3 or 12 months. This covers all your prescriptions for that period, regardless of how many you need.
If you’re 60 or over you're also entitled to a free NHS sight test, so you should let your optician know when you reach 60.
Depending on your circumstances, you could also get help with:
Find out more about prescription prepayment certificates on the NHS website
You'll be eligible for help with the NHS costs mentioned above if you or your partner receive any of the following benefits:
If you don’t receive any of these benefits but have a low income, you may still be eligible for some help with health costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme. You can either apply for the NHS Low Income Scheme online or by post.
Do you know what benefits you're entitled to? Our online benefits calculator can help you quickly and easily find out what you could be claiming.
We offer support through our free advice line on 0800 678 1602. Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. We also have specialist advisers at over 120 local Age UKs.
Our Benefits Calculator can help you to find out what you could be claiming, quickly and easily.
If you're over State Pension age and you're struggling to make ends meet, Pension Credit could help top up your income.
If you're on a low income or you're out of work, you might be able to claim Universal Credit to boost your income.
If you're struggling with unexpected expenses, there might be help available.
If you're on a low income and struggling to cover your rent, you might be able to claim Housing Benefit.
Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free payment to help with heating costs during the colder months. Find out more.