Retiring

This is a page of links to useful information about retirement and pensions. When you reach retirement, it's all very well having more time on your hands but how do you adjust to this new phase in your life? Where can you find out about fun activities and opportunities? What kind of travel concessions are available and if you're disabled, how can you solve travel problems?

Health
Sports & Leisure
Transport
Education
Community Groups & Information
Useful addresses

Health

Sports and Leisure

Active for Life - sporting activities for everyone whatever their background, ability or age
Allotments
Places to Visit
Sports, Leisure and Swimming Centres,Courts and Pitches

Transport

Bus Passes
Easylink - bus service for disabled people
Car badges
Taxi Vouchers

Education

Adult Education

Community Groups and Information

Community Information - the Sussex Community Internet Project (SCIP) website offers information about:
- local clubs and societies
- voluntary groups and charities
Energy Efficiency

Useful links

Age UK Brighton & Hove (29-31 Prestonville Road, Brighton, BN1 3TJ)

Pensions & benefits advice

The Pensions Regulator
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) - provides help if you have a problem with your occupational pension
Your local Benefits Agency office will help with benefits enquiries
Citizens Advice Bureaux - look in your phone book for your nearest CAB.Free, confidential advice on issues such as debt, benefits and housing

Further support and advice

Leisure and travel
Travel Companions
12 Portland Place
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire CV 32 5EU
Offer a travel companion matching service for people up to the age of 75.

Holiday Care Service
2nd Floor, Imperial Buildings
Victoria Road
Horley
Surrey R6 7PZ
Tel: 01293 774535
Offers specialist advice for people with disabilities and respite care. Send a SAE for details.

Disabled Drivers Motor Club
Cottingham Way
Thrapston
Northamptonshire NN14 4PL
Tel: 01832 734724
Offers advice on many aspects of driving.