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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 UK Age Concern and Help the Aged have combined to create Age UK to champion the needs and aspirations of older people

	Cold weather payment Find out about the cold weather payment

	Find out about state pensions Information about the basic State Pension, additional State Pension, how to get a State Pension forecast and other benefits in retirement

	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.

	Pension Tracing Service Find out about the Pension Tracing Service - trace a personal or company pension

	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 and retirement planning All you need to know about retirement and pensions on the DirectGov website

	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

	University Of The 3rd Age (U3A) The U3A aims to promote active learning, research and community service among 'Third Agers' everywhere.