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“I am much better off now; more than I was before pension age!”

Sybil Wilson, aged 63, (pictured with her dog, Dee) didn’t know much about benefits until she got onto Age Concern’s online chat room.

“There was lots of information on the discussion board about claiming your benefits, so I read up on it all.

“That’s when I found out about Disability Living Allowance which gives you extra money each week if you have difficultly walking, which I do, and Pension Credit. I called up for the claim forms, and filled them in myself.

“I was expecting maybe £2 or £3 extra a week. I just couldn’t believe it when I found out I would get an extra £85.14 a week – £46.75 Disability Living Allowance and £38.39 Guarantee Credit. I am much better off now; more than I was before pension age!

“Two of my best friends have come from the Age Concern chat room and the extra money means I can afford to go out with them socially and on the odd holiday which is always marvellous.

“Pensioners often get letters telling them about their benefits but they just throw them away thinking that it’s not for them. If I had ignored Age Concern’s advice, I would have missed out on all of this.”

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