Government and Senior Concessions
Freedom Pass
Freedom Passes for
people 60+ years who live in a London borough to travel free on London's public
transport network. - Tube, DLR and Tramlink services- Travel free from 09:00 on week days and at any time on weekends and public holidays
- Bus services- Travel free from 09:00 on weekdays and at any time on weekends and public holidays within Greater London on all bus services operated on behalf of TfL
- National Rail services- You can travel free from 09:30 on weekdays (or from 09:00 on certain routes and at any time on weekends and public holidays
- Boats - Freedom Pass holders are eligible for discounts on Thames Riverboat services
Apply for Freedom Pass click here
Senior Railcard
If you're over 60 you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares throughout Britain. For just £20, a Senior Railcard is your ticket to a whole year of savings on hundreds of different journeys.
- Start Exploring Britain
- Save money on every trip
Purchase your Senior Railcard click here
Department of Transport
From 1 April 2008 people over the age of 60 will be entitled to FREE off peak local bus travel. Off peak travel is available from:
- 9.30am onwards Monday-Friday
- Weekends
To apply for FREE bus travel speak to your local council click here
For more information on concessionary fares click here
The Pension Service
The Government has set up The Pension Service, which is part of the Department for Work and Pensions. If you're 60 or over and living in Britain you may be entitled to the following income:
- £124.05 a week if you're single; or
- £189.35 a week if you have a partner
If you're over 65 and have modest savings, investments and income you could be entitled up to an extra £19.71 if you're single and £26.13 if you have a partner.
To apply for Pension Credit click here
For more information on Pension Credit click here
Identity and Passport Service
The Identity and Passport Service is an Executive Agency of the Home Office. The Agency builds on the strong foundations of the UK Passport Service (UKPS) to provide passport services and in the future, as part of the National Identity Scheme, ID cards for British and Irish nationals resident in the UK. If you are a British national born before 2nd Sept 1929 you are eligible for a free passport.
- Free 32-page ten-year passport
- Complete online renewal for passport in under 10 minutes
Apply for FREE passport now click here
More information on FREE passports click here
TV Licensing
If you're aged 75 or over, you are entitled to a free Over 75 TV Licence for your principal residence, even if you live with younger relatives or friends.
Apply for FREE TV licence click here
Directgov- For the over 50's
A government website filled with public service information and services online for the over 50's. Everything you need to know on:
- Benefits in retirement
- Understanding personal pensions
- Government Concessions
Take advantage of this FREE online service click here
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