10 benefits and perks you might be able to get when you retire

The Winter Fuel Payment has been scrapped for millions of pensioners, but you may be eligible for other benefits in retirement. We outline 10 pensioner perks – from council tax reductions to a free TV licence and prescriptions

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As well as the state pension, there are a host of perks you may be able to claim once you retire, including Pension Credit and free prescriptions
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As well as the state pension, there are a host of benefits and perks that you can claim once you retire, worth hundreds – or even thousands – of pounds a year.

Claiming the benefits can boost your retirement income and give you generous discounts and freebies.

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Ruth Emery
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Ruth is an award-winning financial journalist with more than 15 years' experience of working on national newspapers, websites and specialist magazines.

She is passionate about helping people feel more confident about their finances. She was previously editor of Times Money Mentor, and prior to that was deputy Money editor at The Sunday Times. 

A multi-award winning journalist, Ruth started her career on a pensions magazine at the FT Group, and has also worked at Money Observer and Money Advice Service. 

Outside of work, she is a mum to two young children, while also serving as a magistrate and an NHS volunteer.