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Keep on moving
Feel more of a benefit T o support with the rising cost of living, here are some of the benefits increasing in April for people of state pension age:
I t can be hard to motivate yourself to be active during the colder months. That’s where our Be Active wellness and movement programme can help support your health and wellbeing. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, try our exercise booklets at your own pace or our live online sessions. Access pre-recorded
as qualifying for just £1 of Pension Credit can open the doors to other financial aid.
exercise videos, including movement to music and yoga, on our website. Visit www.Anchor. org.uk/BeActive , or contact our Resident Wellbeing Lead on 07523 943 501* , email BeWell@Anchor. org.uk or ask your local manager for details.
• Attendance Allowance – for those who need personal care, up to £68.10 low rate and £101.75 high rate • Pension Credit – for those on a low income, minimum income guarantee amount rises to £201.05 (single person) and £306.85 (couples) Remember to update departments, such as Housing Benefit, Council Tax and the Department for Work and Pensions, with changes to your circumstances. For instance, your new rent amount or an increase in your private pension. It’s worth rechecking your eligibility if you don’t already receive benefits,
A resident at Douglas Veale House said, “I enjoy the exercise classes (pictured above). It helps me mentally and keeps me physically fit.”
Check your entitlement with the help of our Be Wise service: • Online at www.Anchor.org. uk/Benefit-Entitlement- Calculator • Email BeWise@Anchor.org.uk • Call on 0800 023 4477* .
Cover star, and former movement to music teacher, 88 year-old Wendy Hardwick says: “Anchor’s Be Active exercise classes provide a good opportunity to keep moving.”
Pop the kettle on and join us for a natter E veryone needs someone to talk to which is why, since Ambulance, British Heart Foundation and
Resident Support Fund W e’ve developed a fund for essentials, to help residents who: • Are finding food, energy, or
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Model making, the Titanic, and even genealogy have been covered by resident guest speakers too. For more information or to enquire about being a guest speaker, call 07523 943 501* during office hours or email BeWell@Anchor.org.uk
May 2020, we’ve hosted more than 130 virtual coffee mornings. Held every Tuesday and accessed by Zoom or phone, these provide an opportunity to chat with residents across Anchor and hear from interesting guest speakers - including St John’s
Please have details of any savings, income or benefits you receive to hand (for example, bank statements or letters) before applying: • Online at www.Anchor.org.uk/ Cost-Living-Support • Email SupportFund@Anchor.org.uk • By speaking to your local manager • Contacting our Be Wise team on 0800 023 4477* .
emergency items hard to pay for due to low funds or unexpected expenditure • Have no savings available for the above (this excludes savings tied into bonds or trusts which are not immediately available) • Are happy to talk to our Be Wise team about their benefit entitlement and/or how to save money on their regular expenditure.
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