A to Z

This A to Z list will point you in the right direction to finding more information about the entitlements or services you might receive once you are a pensioner. You can also look up pension options open to you if you are planning or reviewing your retirement income. Click on the relevant letter below.

Married Couple's Allowance: This allowance reduces the amount of income tax that couples who are married or who are civil partners have to pay. The amount you get depends on your ages and when you got married or formed your civil partnership.
Find out more about Married Couple's Allowance

Mental illness: What to do when someone becomes incapable of managing their own affairs due to a mental incapacity or illness, and how to set up an enduring power of attorney.
Find out more on the Public Guardianship website if you live in England and Wales
Find out more on Scottish ofiice of the Public Guardian website if you live in Scotland

Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG): From October 2003 Minimum Income Guarantee was replaced by Pension Credit.
Find out more about Pension Credit

Moving abroad
Find out more about State Pension for Britons living abroad on Directgov

Museums and galleries: If you are aged 60 or over, you can now enjoy free access to most national museums and galleries.
Find out more about pensioners rates for museums and galleries