Knowsley Older People’s Voice and Knowsley Council are pleased to announce the launch of a Financial Guide for Older residents in Knowsley
It is more important than ever to make sure you are receiving what you are entitled to. In particular, figures show that many people are missing out on Pension Credit which opens doors to other support, including the Winter Fuel Payment, help with housing costs, council tax and heating bills. You can read more about how to claim Pension Credit here.
This guide, funded by Better Together, provides residents over the age of 55 with a range of information to maximise their income.
Managing money is important for everyone, but particularly so in later life. For many older people, income from state and workplace pensions is likely to be less than income from previous paid employment. Our ability to increase levels of income will be more difficult during retirement and at the same time, there may be additional expense.
A reduced income and raised expense may impact the leisure and social activities we wish to take part in and could ultimately lead to loneliness and social isolation.
This guide aims to help our older residents in Knowsley to manage their finances in three main ways:
- Offering information about ways in which older people may be able to increase low levels of income
- Information about steps they may be able to take to reduce their outgoings
- General information about a range of financial topics which may help with decision making and planning
You can pick up your FREE guide at the following locations –
Huyton
- The Old School House, St Johns Road, L36 0UX
- Citizen’s Advice (Huyton Branch), 27 Cavendish Walk, L36 9YG
- Centre for Independent Living, Unit 11 Brickfields, L36 6HY
- Knowsley Disability Concern, 263A Tarbock Road, L36 0SD
- Huyton Library, Civic Way, L36 9GD
- Stadt Moers Environment Centre, Pottery Lane, Whiston, L35 3RG (times will vary)
- Court Hey Park (first right ins, Huyton, L16 3NA (times will vary)
- Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park
Kirkby
- Citizen’s Advice (Kirkby Branch), 42 Cherryfield Drive, L32 8RX
- Knowsley Carers Centre, Bewley Drive, L32 9PE
- Kirkby Library, The Centre, Norwich Way, L32 8XY
- Kirkby Leisure Centre, Cherryfield Drive, L32 8SA, UK
- Wingate Medical Centre, Bigdale Drive, L33 6YJ
- Centre 63, Old Hall Ln, Kirkby, L32 5TH
- Southdene Community Centre, Broad Lane, L32 6QG
- Mill Dam Farm Park, Mill Lane, Kirkby, L32 2AU (times will vary)
Knowsley Village
- Bob Whiley Community Centre, Shop Rd, Knowsley, L34 0HD
Whiston/Prescot
- Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Rd, L35 3QX
- Bryer Road Community Centre, Bryer Road, L35 5DW
- Prescot Library, Prescot Centre, Aspinal Street, L34 5GA
- Shakespeare North, Prospero Place, Prescot L34 3AB
Halewood
- Halewood Library, Halewood Health Centre Surgery, Roseheath Dr, L26 9UH
- New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield Rd, L26 1TT
- Halewood Park (triangle), Okell Drive, Halewood, L26 7XB (times will vary)
- Halewood Leisure Centre, Baileys Lane, L26 0TY
Stockbridge
- Stockbridge Village Library, The Withens, Stockbridge Village, L28 1AB
- Volair Stockbridge, The Withens, Stockbridge Village, L28 1AB
If you cannot get to one of these venues, or have an idea of where else we can place them in your community, please call Jen Casey-Kidd on 0151 449 3954 or email jen.casey-kidd@healthwatchknowsley.co.uk
You can also download a copy of the guide by clicking here
