Citizens advice are usually the first port of call, as they have advisers who are familiar with this area. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/broxtowe/contact-us/
There are at least 10 benefits you may be eligible for, depending on your health and income. This is an area we are hoping to get some expert advice on.
A lot of benefits for the elderly don’t get claimed
Newcastle Portal has a good page listing benefits: https://www.informationnow.org.uk/article/welfare-benefits/
Please let us know of any local equivalent
Good article from Myageingparent.com:
https://myageingparent.com/legal-finance/finance/what-benefits-can-you-claim-over-60/
Broxtowe ‘Benefits Adviser’ page https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/benefits-grants/benefits-advisor/
gives link to Gov.uk, which then gives links to three different benefits calculators. https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators e.g. Turn2Us
Have no idea how good these are ?? Also, one must be cautious giving online sites your personal / financial details, in case your personal details were to get hacked.
Help with Health Costs: https://www.informationnow.org.uk/article/help-with-health-costs/
Other:
http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/benefits-and-finance/benefits-and-financial-advice
Council tax Support: https://www.informationnow.org.uk/article/council-tax-support/
https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/benefits-grants/council-tax-support/