Welcome to the older people and retirement section of our website. Here you will find useful links to local advice and help on issues that face older people.

Benefits

Check your benefits entitlement with our new online housing and (estimate only).

The benefits section of our website provides independent advice on Disability Living Allowance and a self assessment. It enables assessment for Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance before applying; indicating potential qualification and payment rates. It describes the different levels and methods of payment and explains the way decisions about applications are made.

Council Services

The link below is Hertfordshire County Council’s webpage containing information offering support and advice to older people, including advice on helping people to stay independent

Disability Information

Health Information

St Albans District council Health and Social Care pages.

Patient UK is a directory of UK health, disease and related websites edited by two GPs. Information is arranged by patient group and there is a comprehensive range of information relating to older people and for carers. There is also information on a wide range of topics including legal issues, healthy living, and equipment. There is also a comprehensive list of links to other relevant sites.

Housing

Local information

Pensions and Retirement

  • Directgov webpage about pensions and retirement planning.

Other Useful Links

  • Age UK
    Information and advice for the elderly about benefits, care, age discrimination and computer courses.

  • Saga -
    The SAGA site has discounted holidays, insurance and other commercial services for older people.

  • Age Concern Chat
    The Baby Boomer Bistro is a chat 'café' and meeting place developed specifically for the over 50s. It offers people the chance to meet and make friends around the world. Through a variety of special virtual events, it also means that the voices of older people can be heard by politicians, decision makers and experts in many different fields.

  • Volunteering 
    Everything you need to know about volunteering.
Date of last review: 25 May 2011