Life Events

Retiring?

Useful Contact Information

The following organisations may be able to offer practical advice and support:

Department for Work and Pensions

Correspondence Unit, Room 540, The Adelphi, 1-11 John Adam Street, London. WC2N 6HT
020 7712 2171 020 7712 2386
www.dwp.gov.uk

Direct.gov.uk - The easy way to government information and services online

Directgov - Pensions and Retirement

Independent Age - is a national charity helping older people to enjoy many more fulfilling years in their own homes by providing financial support.

6 Avonmore Road, London, W14 8RL
020 7605 4200 020 7605 4201
www.independentage.org.uk

Laterlife.com - Holidays

www.laterlife.com/laterlife-today.htm

Ring & Ride - provides door-to-door transport for people who find it very difficult or impossible to get to a bus stop or get on or off ordinary buses.

Tameside Ring and Ride, Unit 1, Plantation Industrial Estate, Whitelands Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6UZ
Enquiry/Administration: 0161 343 1404 Booking: 0161 343 1808
www.ringandride.info

Samaritans - a national support service

www.samaritans.org.uk

Tameside Volunteer Centre - delivering Volunteering Services to the Community.

Volunteer Centre Tameside, 95-97 Penny Meadow, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6EP
0161 339 2345
www.tamesidevb.org.uk

The Pension Service - Making the most of the governments help and advice

http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/

Winter Fuel Payments - Helping you heat your home in the winter months

www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/winterfuel/home.asp