ACCORDING to government figures, one in five older people is missing out on Income Support to which they are entitled.

Even if you qualify for only a small amount, this benefit will assist you in obtaining other help like housing and NHS costs, and grants from the social fund.

To help you to decide whether you can claim Income Support, Counsel and Care, a national charity advice agency for older people, has produced a free factsheet.

Or you can ring our 0845-300-7585 help line for advice on benefits or any other subject worrying you.

Send a stamped addressed envelope to me for the factsheet.

AMANDA MALLONE, Counsel and Care, Twyman House, 16 Bonny Street, London, NW1 9PG.

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