Thrifty in my 60's

Brie

@C_J
Is Mr C_J eligible for attendance allowance?  If he is then there is a fast track application process and this might get you a bit of ££ so you can enjoy your retirement with a few less worries.

Rosa_Damascena

Adding to the sixties theme....the chazzer I was in this afternoon was playing sixties music so I was inclined to stay a little longer and enjoy the tunes!

C_J

@Brie - thanks for the suggestion. I think if it were a matter of simply completing forms and sending proof of medical condition he would agree to letting me handle the admin for him on that, but if the process involves being independently interviewed or examined he wouldn't want to know. He's in a pretty low place right now.  But thank you so much for thinking of this.

There is of course niggling worry that I might be financially worse off when living on just my occupational pension, but for the past year in preparation for early retirement I have been living on that exact pension amount and saving the rest of my salary each month, and it's been absolutely fine   It's just an adjustment in mindset from being a saver to being a careful spender that's needed, I think.

Brambling

C_J said:

There is of course niggling worry that I might be financially worse off when living on just my occupational pension, but for the past year in preparation for early retirement I have been living on that exact pension amount and saving the rest of my salary each month, and it's been absolutely fine   It's just an adjustment in mindset from being a saver to being a careful spender that's needed, I think.

I have been told to remember the same, to remember i have been saving for retirement that now is the same to spend it!  after saving all my live it will be a difficult adjustment i think.  

SandyShores

C_J said:

@Brie - thanks for the suggestion. I think if it were a matter of simply completing forms and sending proof of medical condition he would agree to letting me handle the admin for him on that, but if the process involves being independently interviewed or examined he wouldn't want to know. He's in a pretty low place right now.  But thank you so much for thinking of this.

Do have a look into attendance allowance @C_J.  My understanding is that most people don't receive an actual visit.  There is lots of information online, here are a couple:  Citizens Advice - AgeUK   Any support that makes both your lives easier would be good to have.

Slinky

Being thrifty, I took advantage yesterday of our local big Tesco selling off their leftover electric blankets. A double Silentnight one was £12.50, a single, if you wanted it, was £10. Tucked away under the bed for the cold nights ahead (probably next month with the weird weather we've had this year).

Floss

C_J said:

@Brie - thanks for the suggestion. I think if it were a matter of simply completing forms and sending proof of medical condition he would agree to letting me handle the admin for him on that, but if the process involves being independently interviewed or examined he wouldn't want to know. He's in a pretty low place right now.  But thank you so much for thinking of this...

Have a look here - it seems to be a medical report from your GP, not an interview or examination.
https://www.gov.uk/benefits-end-of-life

C_J

Thank you @Brie, @SandyShores and @Floss - I will be looking into this today. 

Wednesday2000

I'm not over 60, but I have been reading along. My brother said my mother applied for Attendance Allowance and I think she got rejected at first, but then her GP sent a very informative letter and she got it. It will be very helpful to her. I have no idea why you have to jump through hoops to get what you are entitled to. My husband has to go to a tribunal to claim PIP as he was rejected. He got a supporting letter from his GP too.

I_Love_comps

Belated Birthday Greetings to you @Brambling.  
Two weeks on Sunday I will be 60.  

Sorry I haven't been posting much. My mother in law passed away on the 12th April, after a short illness.     She got to the grand old age of 91 . 

Wishing anyone else who is 60 this month a very happy Birthday.