Just a wee reminder that the Portlethen Men’s Shed (www.portlethenmensshed.co.uk ) are holding an Age Scotland Money Matters Roadshow in the Porty Cabin in Cookston Road, on Thursday the 18th of January from 1pm and would welcome any retired people who wish to attend.
They have chosen a roadshow on Benefit entitlements, for example –
Did you know that 1/3 of people who are entitled don’t claim Pension Credit, Could you be missing out?
Do you know how many ways there are to get help with your council tax bill?
Might you be entitled to Attendance Allowance?
It lasts for about an hour ( so they will probably run it three times) and at the end of the session you can leave your details with the advisers if you want, who will then contact you at a later date to discuss your situation.
In addition to Benefit Entitlements, they can give advice on:
Care costs and funding – what does care cost? If you qualify for free personal and nursing care what is actually free? Is it true that most people have to sell their house?
Power of Attorney – what types are there? How do you choose your attorney? What are your responsibilities if you are an attorney and where can you get advice?
Wills and funeral costs – why should you write a will? Do you know what a funeral costs? How much help is available from the government? How can you save money on costs?
Planning for and managing financial changes – does your group support people who face particular challenges with money because of caring responsibilities, health issues or bereavement?
They can look at how best you can manage financial issues which affect you, and learn from you too.
If you would like something in your Shed like this get hold of Tim Green, Age Scotland: Tel- 07718 579 291 or email tim.green@agescotland.org.uk