Changes to couples' benefits - what you need to know

Changes to benefits could hit some couples hard [View this email online]( Header title text [A close up of two people holding hands]( Watch out for the Age Gap Tax The Government is planning to change the way benefits are given to couples if there’s an age gap between them. If the change is allowed to go ahead many of the poorest older people in the country could be a staggering £140 worse off a week. Couples on low incomes shouldn’t have to face this. It’s deeply unfair. We’re urging the Government to reverse the decision, and you can help. [Take action >]( [A couple using a laptop]( Affected by the changes? If you’re in a couple where one of you is under the State Pension age and you’re claiming benefits, you should apply for Pension Credit and Housing Benefit now, before the changes in May. [How to apply >]( [A gay couple reading the newspaper together]( LGBT+ information If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, you may find you have specific questions or concerns as you get older. From your rights as a couple to meeting new people, we can help. [Your questions answered >]( [A couple laughing together in their garden]( Sex in later life Research tells us sex remains important in later life, but is there enough sexual health care and support when we get older? We explore what can be done to counter stereotypes and misconceptions. [About the findings >]( [A woman in her living room]( How to adjust to living alone There are lots of reasons that people live alone as they get older. It can take some getting used to for some people, but being on your own doesn’t have to mean being lonely. Age UK can help you meet new people and start new friendships. [Tips to help you adapt to living alone >]( Privacy policy update You may have read about the new privacy data laws being introduced last year. This doesn't mean we're changing the way we collect or use your information; but to help make it easier for you to find out what we do, we've created a new Privacy Policy which can be found at [www.ageuk.org.uk/help/privacy-policy](. If you have any questions or would like a printed copy, please give us a call on 0800 169 8787. [Privacy policy]( | [Get involved]( | [Our impact]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. You can unsubscribe from this email by clicking [here](. Age UK, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9NA. Registered charity number 1128267. Company number 6825798.© Age UK Group and/or its National Partners (Age NI, Age Scotland and Age Cymru.) 2018. All Rights Reserved. CON-11755631 [Unsubscribe](