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Pensions and retirement planning

Over 50s

Staying in your home

Recycling – find out what services are available in your area

See what you can do to help the environment – most local authorities provide recycling services and many include collection from your own door

Guide to staying in your home

Overview of the different areas covered in this section

Guide to greener living for over 50s

Information on greener living, including recycling and saving energy in your home

Support to stay in your own home

Options to stay in your home, such as financial help, cleaning and home adjustments

Help with heating your home

Help to pay for heating or to improve insulation in your home

Your home, adaptations and equipment (disabled people section)

Information on home adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grants and the Independent Living Fund

Nominating a helper to collect benefits or a pension for you

How to nominate a friend or relative to help pick up your pension for you

Safety at home (home and community section)

Taking simple and inexpensive precautions to keep your home safe

Meals at home services (home and community section)

Information on local meals services ('meals on wheels') and home delivery

Fire safety in the home (home and community section)

Assess and improve fire safety in your home

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