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Like many older people calling our Helpline, Steve didn't know what he was entitled to.
With our help, he's now receiving support that makes a difference to his life, including Council Tax Reduction. The UK Govt must raise awareness of this vital help.
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£1.7 billion of Council Tax Reduction isn't reaching the older people entitled to it.
With Council Tax bills stretching budgets to their limits, it's vital that older people on a low income receive the support they need.
The UK Govt can and must act.
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Just 50% of eligible older people in England receive Council Tax Reduction.
The UK Govt must do more to work with local authorities and ensure older people on low incomes receive the support they need.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/council-tax-bill-help-pensioners-37301036
Half of older people who are eligible for Council Tax Reduction in England aren't receiving it.
From awareness to accessibility, there is more the UK Government and local authorities can do together to improve this situation and change people's lives.
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Our report with Policy in Practice reveals that increasing Council Tax Reduction take-up to 100% could lift 74,000 older households out of poverty.
In a new blog, we break down how the UK Government can work with local authorities to make this a reality.
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1 in 5 over-65s in England and Wales has cut back on their water usage because of cost 💧
There's still time to call for an end to the postcode lottery of support in England and Wales.
Will you join us and sign the #TappedOut petition?
https://campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/petition/1
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www.dailyrecord.co.uk
New research suggests only half of pensioners entitled to Council Tax Reduction are claiming the support, despite it potentially cutting an average annual bill from £2,392 to £0.
