Give your benefits a health check

If you're aged 60 or over and want to check you're getting all the benefits you should, you need to get along to Hereford's High Town on Wednesday, March 19.

Herefordshire Council and the Pension Service will be available from 10am to 4pm to give information on a range of benefits to ensure that all those 60 or over who qualify for benefits are getting them.

"Many people in this age bracket are on fixed incomes so it's essential they receive all the benefits they are due," said Susie Binns, the joint team manager of the council's welfare rights team.

"We'll have pension service and welfare rights staff available throughout the day - there's no need to book an appointment. Just call in and we'll have staff there to answer your questions and help establish if you are entitled to any extra money," added Susie.

Staff will be able to provide information about disability and income related benefits available to older people, including attendance allowance, pension credit, and housing and council tax benefit.

Anyone who has questions but can't make the drop-in session should contact the joint team on 01432 363756 or 363683.