Great 'What discounts can I get now I'm over 60?' Hunt

peter_lydiatt

Sailbadthesinner wrote: »

Not too sure if this is the right forum, but if you are visiting Spain and visiting any local attractions or museums, look out for concessions available to all senior visitors on production of proof of seniority (In Spain it is all aged 65 years young) For example, visiting the Alhambra in Granada can save you a couple of bawbees if you are over 65.
BTW, If you are in Northern Ireland (NI), you can flash your (English, Welsh or Scottish) bus pass on the Portaferry-Strangford ferry to travel at no cost. I am sure that there are other deals in NI that don't discriminate against pensioners from the mainland. Besides, it is a lovely place to visit.

Again, maybe this is for another forum, but most tourist places in Italy give discounts to over 60s - just remember to have your proof with you. Last time we took a tourist boat round one of the lakes, I got a cut-price ticket, and my wife (57) got the same deal, as my "carer"...

iris

Our dentist gives a 10% discount to over 65's.

Consumerist

Paul_Varjak wrote: »

I turn 60 next week, so just how will I benefit money-wise for being that age?

Free prescriptions

sooperb

Anyone got a clear answer about prescription charges for the over 60s? I know there was talk of staggering it similar to pensions and bus pass but I can't find anything on the DWP site that's definitive. I am distinctly unimpressed that my OH got his bus pass with only a 3 month wait last years but the earliest I can have mine is June 2012! I shan't bother though because I don't understand at all why pensioners should receive free bus travel!

Paul_Varjak

You definitely get free prescriptions when you reach sixty - no waiting until you reach the retirement age for women...

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensionsandretirementplanning/Over50HealthAndWellBeing/SupportAndYourEverydayHealth/DG_10030615

harryhound

sooperb wrote: »

I don't understand at all why pensioners should receive free bus travel!

It saves the country needing to build new roads because pensioners are bumbling about in their 20 year old 5,000 miles a year private cars.

It prevents those dangerous (female) drivers from venturing out onto the roads.

It costs the country about 50p a journey in half empty buses.

Iluvabargain_2

sooperb wrote: »

Anyone got a clear answer about prescription charges for the over 60s? I know there was talk of staggering it similar to pensions and bus pass but I can't find anything on the DWP site that's definitive. I am distinctly unimpressed that my OH got his bus pass with only a 3 month wait last years but the earliest I can have mine is June 2012! I shan't bother though because I don't understand at all why pensioners should receive free bus travel!

My (free issued) bus pass serves as a photo id. I did not bother changing my pink paper driving licence into the new fangled photo type which only lasts 10 years, at an extortionate cost!

Errata

sooperb wrote: »

Anyone got a clear answer about prescription charges for the over 60s? I know there was talk of staggering it similar to pensions and bus pass but I can't find anything on the DWP site that's definitive. I am distinctly unimpressed that my OH got his bus pass with only a 3 month wait last years but the earliest I can have mine is June 2012! I shan't bother though because I don't understand at all why pensioners should receive free bus travel!

I'm pretty sure the back of the prescription that you sign has a tick box beside the statement 'I am over 60 years of age'

Savvy_Sue

Iluvabargain wrote: »

My (free issued) bus pass serves as a photo id. I did not bother changing my pink paper driving licence into the new fangled photo type which only lasts 10 years, at an extortionate cost!

that's fine unless you've moved house. It's the reason we had to change ours.

anamenottaken

OldGreyFox wrote: »

"Senior - Ages 60+*
Available to those aged 60 years and older. Proof of age may be required."

http://www.odeon.co.uk/fanatic/faq/

Right from my 60th birthday I've never been asked for such proof anywhere.

OTOH a 60+ discount wasn't offered before that birthday. Have to be grateful for that. :rotfl: