A year away from being an OAP

James65

Hi all just signed up. I'm less than a year away from being an OAP shock horror! ) 
I'm looking forward to learning more about what I'm entitled too once I reach this milestone.
As well as others experiences of the very many pitfalls along the way. 

janer1967

Hi @James65Welcome to the community, wow nearing retirement can I ask are you still working >

I'm not too sure myself about pensions or entitlements to benefits once you become retirement age but I am sure there will be someone on here who can advise

Just wanted to welcome you

James65

 Hi, and no. I haven't worked for some time due to ill health and caring responsibilities 

leeCal

Hi @James65
i expect you’ve looked on this link https://www.gov.uk/new-state-pension/what-youll-get
I am in a similar situation and similar age, my pip runs out when my pension starts so I’ve found out that it is possible to renew up to six months before the old award terminates. If no pip then it may be possible to get attendance allowance after pensionable age. 
There are other experts here who can answer these questions better than me though.

welcome anyway! ?

steve51

Hi @James65

Good Afternoon it’s great to meet you today.

I’m one of the Community Champion’s here at Scope.

Yes I am hovering over that age & I will have to get my head around things shortly.

We have got some senior members on here who will be able to help you with your current situation.

 Hi @Adrian_Scope @Chloe_Scope

Can you please help me with this post???

@steve51

Chloe_Scope

Hi @James65 and welcome to the community! Great to have you with us.

Was the link provided by @leeCal any help at all?

James65

Many thanks, I'm looking forward to making good use of the info provided by you all and commenting in replies as well as adding my own contribution such as it is.