Pensioners urged to seek advice on benefits

Research from equity release adviser Just Retirement Solutions (JRS) reveals one in four pensioners admitted to not knowing about state benefit entitlements, with an average of £232 in state benefits going unclaimed each year. A quarter of customers advised by JRS were not claiming any benefits despite being eligible, while a further 3% were identified as not claiming enough. Nigel Barlow, head of research at JRS, says the lack of awareness surrounding state benefits is a real concern. He adds: "This extra help would not only provide a welcome relief to those less well off but e...