FREEBIES that pensioners can get who cannot get any benefits as they have 16k or more in savings.

5unnyphoto5

subjecttocontract said:

5unnyphoto5 said:

Can I also please remind participants, this post is " ENGLAND Specific"  as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland  probably have their country specific concessions. Thank You.

It's not a reminder......It's a new requirement from you. It wasn't mentioned in your opening post.

If you look at the very top of the post it reads Home› Local MoneySaving› England.

subjecttocontract

* Free prescriptions.
* Housing benefits.
* Free tv licence.
* Warm home discounts.
* Cold weather payments.
* Winter fuel payment.
* Cheaper days out.
* Travel discounts.
* Carers allowances.
Check 'Which' Pensions & Retirement for details & entitlements.

* Pension credit.
* Council tax reduction.
* Help with energy bills.
* Military persons benefits.
* Free eye tests & dental care.
* Insulation & heating schemes
* Entertainment discounts e.g. National Trust, Football Clubs.
Check online for details.

Spendless

subjecttocontract said:

Robin9 said:

1MartinsTips1 said:

That is an excellent start, Thank you.

Please elaborate on the following and post your most note worthy links.  
"Entry discounts at various venues and events"

Concerts, theatres, cinemas .....................

Senior Rail Card

I don't think the senior rail card confers anything over and above any other railcard.......so it's not a specific pensioner benefit.  I'm happy to be proved wrong !

It does because once you are above a certain age (30??) there is no other railcard that offers a discount for someone as a sole traveller until you are eligible for the Senior rail card. The other thing in between that,  is as far as I'm aware is the Two Together or if you have a child with you and can use the friends and family. 
Happy to be corrected though https://www.senior-railcard.co.uk/

subjecttocontract

I'd always recommend choosing 1st class for rail travel. Superb value for not much extra cost. Then, If you have a railcard you save even more than without one !

B&Q Diamond Card = 10% discount on Wednesdays for over 60's on selected products.

subjecttocontract

* Iceland Stores Discount Card = offers 10% off for over 60's on Tuesdays.

subjecttocontract

* RHS senior life membership discount for over 60's. See website for details.

5unnyphoto5

That is more like it subjecttocontract. Thank you.

Helping each other is the predominant theme of this post. 

5unnyphoto5

subjecttocontract said:

* Iceland Stores Discount Card = offers 10% off for over 60's on Tuesdays.

The same discount also applies to Iceland's sister chain, "The Food Warehouse"

** One of the items you can use is a Bus Pass as proof of being over 60  **

Note added 11 March 2025 - You wil also need to get and register a Bonus Card from iceland or The Food warehouse.I had to ring them to activate my new card once it arrived.  They also have a APP that you can download on your phone. 

subjecttocontract

I'm just trying to provide an input for forum members.
Perhaps you can make more of an effort to expand your horizons ?
How about some more ideas from you ?

5unnyphoto5

subjecttocontract said:

* Free prescriptions.
* Housing benefits.
* Free tv licence.
* Warm home discounts.
* Cold weather payments.
* Winter fuel payment.
* Cheaper days out.
* Travel discounts.
* Carers allowances.
Check 'Which' Pensions & Retirement for details & entitlements.

* Pension credit.
* Council tax reduction.
* Help with energy bills.
* Military persons benefits.
* Free eye tests & dental care.
* Insulation & heating schemes
* Entertainment discounts e.g. National Trust, Football Clubs.
Check online for details.

The Title of this post is " FREEBIES that pensioners can get who cannot get any benefits as they have 16k or more in savings.".
So keeping the £16k+ element in mind, how many of the above apply?