While I was at
Retired Member's Conference this year (2003)I picked up some information leaflets.
There are too many to give you a write up on, so I thought I'd print headings
and telephone numbers, and if you think any of them are relevant, then as I keep
saying; Pick up the phone. I've listed in table format. It might be handy for
you to keep.
Keep in mind that although most of this information
can be obtained free of charge, some of the booklets are chargeable, so it might
be best to enquire about this when you call. I believe that if you ask for nothing,
then nothing is exactly what you'll get. You never know until you ask about it.
My apologies to any of the departments/companies listed below for any misquotes.
I have tried to be 100% -accurate with any information I have printed, but may
have made a mistake.
| Title
| Content
| Issued by
| Telephone
Number |
| Pick
it up. It's yours | Pension Credit
| The Pension Service |
0800 99 1234 |
|
Pension Credit for Beginners |
A National Pensioners Convention's Guide |
National Pensioners Convention [NPC] |
0207 553 6510 or e-mail at:
admin@npcuk.org or website
at: www.npcuk.org
|
|
Retirement |
Benefits Guide |
The Pension Service |
0845 731 32 33 or website at:
www.thepensionservice.gov.uk
|
|
Croyde Bay Holiday Village |
Holiday Accommodation |
UNISON |
01271 890 890 |
|
Changes to Benefit Payments |
Matters Related to Changes in Benefit Payments |
AGE Concern Scotland |
0131 220 3345 |
| Substantial
Savings on Eye care |
Eye care | Vision
Express & UNISON |
0800 73 80 90 or website at:
www.visionexpress.com
|
|
Older People in Scotland - FACTCARD [2003 - 2004 ] |
Basic Facts and Statistics on Older People |
AGE Concern Scotland |
0131 220 3345 or e-mail at:
enquiries@ascot.org.uk
or
website at:
www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk
|
|
Your Practical Guide to Crime Prevention |
Matters relating crime Issues |
Scottish Executive |
Telephone Local Authority for specific telephone number for enquiry [ ex. Social
Work/Police - Information dept.] or website at:
www.scotland.gov.uk
|
|
Think Twice |
Trading Standards advice for older consumers |
Trading Standards |
Telephone local Trading Standards Office or website at:
www.tradingstandards.gov.uk
|
|
|
Pension Credit for Beginners |
A National Pensioners Convention's Guide |
National Pensioners Convention [NPC] |
02075536510 or website at:
www.npcuk.org
|
|
|
| Ticket
to Ride | The
Case for Free Nationwide Bus Travel - by Bob Sears Transport
Advisor to [NPC] | National
Pensioners Convention [NPC] |
02075536510 or website at:
www.npcuk.org
|
| Exploding
the Myths | The
Truth behind the State Pension Debate - by Joe Harris
General Secretary [NPC] | National
Pensioners Convention [NPC] |
02075536510 or website at:
www.npcuk.org
|
| Sheltered
Housing & Supporting People | Housing
matters for Older people | Age
Concern Scotland | 0131
220 3345 or e-mail enquiries@acscot.org.uk
or website at www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk |
| Grants | Grants
Available to Older people | Age
Concern Scotland | 0131
220 3345 or e-mail enquiries@acscot.org.uk
or website at www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk |
| Charter for Equality
& Diversity in Ageing | United
Nations Principles for Older People [1999] | Age
Concern Scotland | 0131
220 3345 or e-mail enquiries@acscot.org.uk
or website at www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk |
Retired Members
Information & Resources