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Information on this page has been compiled mostly from booklets supplied by Age Concern.

Council Tax

For advice please contact the Borough of Telford & Wrekin - phone 01952 383838.

Concessionary Travel

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin offer a scheme which enables elderly and disabled people to travel on public transport at concessionary rates. Phone 01952 200005 for details.

Energy Efficiency Advice Centre

For information on home insulation and how you can save on your fuel bills - freephone 0800 512012.

Energy Services

Age Concern with Powergen have their own energy service - for further information contact 01952 200010.

Home Improvement Agency

Help for homeowners to repair, improve or adapt their home to make it warmer, safer and secure. Contact phone 01952 381855.

Income Tax

For enquiries/personal visit - Tax Office, Abbey House, Whitechapel Way, Priorslee, Telford - phone 01952 236700.
For free tax help for retired older people with household incomes of less than £15,000 per annum - contact 0845 601 3321.

Insurance

AGE CONCERN INSURANCE SERVICES provide low cost insurance: building, contents, motor insurance are available for people aged 50 or over. There is no age limit on travel, motor breakdown - contact 01952 200010.

Regional Pension Centre

Information on pensions, income support and other benefits - phone 0845 606 0265. Back to the Menu

War Pensioners and War Widows

If you need to talk about your pension or anything else please contact War Pensioners' Welfare Officer, Birmingham - phone 0121 626 2000.

Wills

A factsheet about making wills is available - for details phone 01952 201155.
Age Concern Wrekin also offer a Will Writing Service by Appointment only. All wills will be written by a qualified solicitor. For further information on relevant costs please contact 01952 200010.

Funeral Plan

Age Concern can offer a funeral plan which can bring peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Enjoy the security of knowing that your funeral arrangements are taken of. For further information please phone Age Concern, Wrekin on 01952 200010.

Benefits

One third of older people entitled to benefits do not claim them. Do you? The Benefits and Advice Service offers confidential help and advice to older people throughout Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. The Benefits and Advice Officers are able to give up-to-date information and advice on benefits available and advise you regarding your eligibility for these benefits.
The Benefits and Advice Officers, together with a team of trained volunteers, can also arrange to visit you at home to help you fill in your benefits application forms. For information 01743 233123.
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