All the help for older people in Coventry, on one page.
Why this page? In Coventry, the council handles Council Tax Support, the crisis fund, Blue Badges and telecare. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) handles bus passes.
Pension-age households, once you have reached State Pension age, can get up to 100% of their bill in Council Tax Support. State Pension age depends on your date of birth. Check yours on GOV.UK. The government sets the rules for this group. Second Adult Rebate is available at pension age.
Call 08085 834 333 and ask: "What's the savings limit for pension-age Council Tax Support?"
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Council Tax SupportCrisis and Resilience Fund. It replaced the Household Support Fund and Discretionary Housing Payment, and runs until 31 March 2029.
Coventry residents aged 16+, living independently, who can show financial hardship. Housing payments and household items need a means-tested benefit, e.g. Pension Credit.
Yes. A Crisis Payment may help with energy (gas, electricity or oil) and water bills.
Apply online with the Crisis and Resilience Fund application form. If you can't, call 08085 834333.
Call 08085 834 333 and ask: "Is a Crisis Payment a grant, or will I have to pay it back?"
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Crisis and Resilience FundYou can get a West Midlands pass if you pay Council Tax to Coventry (or another West Midlands council) and have reached State Pension age.
In the West Midlands, buses and Blue Zone trains 9.30am–11.59pm, trams 9.30am to the last service. Elsewhere in England: 9.30am–11pm weekdays, all day at weekends and on public holidays.
Apply online with a Swift account. The pass arrives within 5 working days of approval. Paper form available.
Check with Transport for West Midlands and ask whether a companion can travel free with you.
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Older person's travel passThe same online form is used to apply and renew. If you give an email or mobile number, you're reminded when it's time to reapply. Usually issued for 3 years.
Councils usually decide within 12 weeks.
08085 834 333 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm). bluebadge@coventry.gov.uk.
You can ask your council to reconsider. Call 08085 834 333.
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Get free help with your Blue Badge applicationCoventry Telecare offers 24-hour alarm monitoring. Phone 024 7697 8933.
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Every fact here comes from an official page, linked next to it: Coventry City Council, Transport for West Midlands and GOV.UK. We checked every link and quote on 12 Oct 2026. Where we could not confirm something, we give you the number to call and what to ask.
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