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In this guide, you’ll learn the key considerations, work through a practical example and find useful next steps. Take your time and use the free worksheets to put ideas into practice.

What you’ll take away

  • MoneyHelper
  • Citizens Advice
  • GOV.UK

MoneyHelper

Free, impartial money and pensions information: moneyhelper.org.uk.

Citizens Advice

Help understanding debt, benefits, housing and consumer rights: citizensadvice.org.uk.

GOV.UK

Official information on benefits, tax, childcare, business registration and public services: gov.uk.

NHS

Information about NHS Continuing Healthcare and health services: nhs.uk.

Age UK

Later-life information and support: ageuk.org.uk.

StepChange

Free debt advice and debt solutions information: stepchange.org.

Keep this checklist handy

  • Check the date of guidance
  • Use official websites for current eligibility rules
  • Seek qualified individual advice for complex decisions
Information is general and may change. For current rules and individual decisions, use official sources and qualified advisers where appropriate.

Putting your learning into practice

Use the guidance above to identify the information you need and the questions to investigate. Consider:

  • MoneyHelper.
  • Citizens Advice.
  • GOV.UK.
  • NHS.

This is general financial education, not a personal recommendation, an assessment of suitability or an invitation to buy or arrange a financial product. Check current official information and obtain appropriate professional advice for individual circumstances.

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