| answer text |
<p>The Government does not provide targeted COVID-19 assistance for people ineligible
for the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme as a result of their public sector pension.</p><p>The
Government has announced unprecedented support for public services, business and workers
to protect against the current economic emergency. It has prioritised measures that
can be implemented quickly and effectively, and that benefit as many individuals as
possible. The Government is committed to ensuring that older people are able to live
with the dignity and respect they deserve, and the State Pension is the foundation
of state support for older people. Since 2010, the State Pension has been uprated
by the highest of average earnings growth, price inflation or 2.5%; an approach known
as the Triple Lock. Since 2010, the value of the State Pension has increased by £1,903.20
a year. The Government provides other support for older people, such as Winter Fuel
Payments, free eye tests and NHS prescriptions, and free bus passes.</p>
|
|
