Now I Have Just Turned 60

[fruitsalad]

And they have moved the goal posts regarding my state pension/bus pass what if anything can I get discounted at 60 years young.

[emmie]

if you are somewhat disabled does that not go some way to approach the local council.

[Tilly2]

Have a look here, Fruitsalad.


https://www.moneywise.co.uk/retirement-lifestyle/pensions/the-best-discounts-the-over-60s

[fruitsalad]

emmie I've never really enquired with the council but I don't think fibromyagia is considered a disability or arthritis for that matter, although how I feel some days it should be, thank you for the link Tilly.

[emmie]

fybromyalgia/ arthritis might be, its worth a phone call to the council, what's too lose. tell them you need a pass and see what they say.

[Toorak]

I suspect that you would need to be eligible for a blue badge to get the bus pass before normal qualifying age but no harm in contacting the council to check it out

[Mamyalynne]

Click 'Can I apply' here

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/adult-social-services/transport-for-older-people-and-disabled-people/bus-passes-for-disabled-people.aspx#DynamicJumpMenuManager_1_Anchor_1

[Old_Geezer]

"which in my case will be 66"
Nah ! When you are 66, they'll have moved it all to 72.

[fruitsalad]

Thank You for link Mamya
Yes O_G that wouldn't surprise me.

[fruitsalad]

And just found out I can get 10% off my shopping on a Tuesday at the
Co-op

[Tilly2]

I didn't know that Fruitsalad. Thank you.

[douglas9401]

http://www.entitlementcard.org.uk/

Maybe one day.......

[pastafreak]

Is the co-op discount nationwide? I can't find anything about it.

[Georgiesmum]

cheap seats at local theatres?
cheaper seats at the cinema?
Some of our local garden centres offer 10% off for over 60's on certain days.

[fruitsalad]

Pasta sorry I'm not sure if it's nationwide, but you do need to show your membership card.

[EDDIE51]

Do you have a partner? You can bus and rail travel passes if you or your partner are old enough to qualify. Also if your partner is old enough to get pension credit he/she can claim as a couple and get it for both of you.

[mikey4444]

If you lived here in Wales, you would now be in possession of your Bus Pass......not sure about the rest of the UK though !

[EDDIE51]

My local fish and chip shop does a senior citizen meal, fish chips or pie and chips for £2.85 instead of £4.50 , you just need to be over 60.They don't ask for proof just ask for a senior citizens meal.

[mazie]

The same in Scotland mikey. Bus pass at 60 here. The £30 a year senior railcard is brilliant. We take the train to Edinburgh, return costs us £5.70 for a 60 mile plus round trip