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Government information of interest to anyone over 50
Covers a wide range of topics including information about health, concessions on public transport, pensions and employment.

The Pension Service
Provides information for individuals about pensions and other pensioner benefits in the UK, whether you are planning for the future, are about to retire or have already retired.

Newcastle Citizens Advice Bureau
An independent charity, its services are free, independent, impartial and confidential.

Citizens Advice Bureau's online service
You can view and print out factsheets on a wide range of topics.

Newcastle Tenants Federation
An independent, umbrella voluntary organisation representing over 85 tenants and residents groups throughout Newcastle upon Tyne. Aims to support and develop representative and democratic tenants and residents groups so that they can play a full part in decisions about their housing and environment.

Community Legal Service Direct
Free legal factsheets, help in finding a high quality local legal advisor, links to a selection of the best advice websites and a calculator to work out if you are entitled to legal aid.

Information Now
Newcastle Older People's Website, launched November 2006. As well as general information for older people it also provides information specific to your area of Newcastle.