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Retirement

So, you're approaching retirement, it can be a big change in your lifestyle. Below we list some useful websites that can help you with official things like benefits and pensions, and provide some ideas to help you make the most of all that extra free time.

Age Concern, England
Age Concern is a key provider information and services for older people. Age Concern is the largest charitable movement in the UK concerned with the needs and aspirations of older people and the leading authority on ageing related issues.
Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)
The DWP is responsible for a range of benefits and services for pensioners and people planning pensions
Help The Aged
Help The Aged provides practical support to help older people to live independent lives.
HousingCare.org - options for older people
Searchable databases to help you locate accommodation, support or care services anywhere in the UK - sheltered housing and retirement housing developments; close care, assisted living and extra care housing; retirement villages; Abbeyfield houses and Almshouse charities. Also, registered care homes in the UK that provide personal or nursing care for older people.
Information for Over 50s
Working, learning, retirement and pensions, benefits, health and well-being, travel and leisure plus much more on the DirectGov website
Pensions Advisory Service
Pensions Advisory Service, is an independent non-profit organisation that provides free information, advice and guidance on pensions covering State, company, personal and stakeholder schemes.
Pensions Regulator
The Regulator works to improve work-based pensions by protecting benefits of scheme members, and encouraging high standards and good practice in running pension schemes
The Pension Service
This government website gives information on the different pension options available so you can start to work out your best way forward.
University Of The 3rd Age (U3A)
The U3A aims to promote active learning, research and community service among 'Third Agers' everywhere.