All the help for older people in Sheffield, on one page.
Why this page? In Sheffield, the council handles Council Tax Support, the crisis fund, Blue Badges and care alarms. Travel South Yorkshire handles bus passes.
We could not confirm the savings limit for pension-age Council Tax Support. Ask Sheffield City Council: what's the savings limit?
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Council Tax SupportCrisis and Resilience Fund. CRF Crisis Payments are for residents in, or at risk of, financial crisis.
Apply from the CRF Crisis Payments link on that page. Help: 0114 273 4567.
Call the Community Helpline on 0114 273 4567 (Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm) and ask: "Do I pay a Crisis Payment back, and can it help with energy?"
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Crisis and Resilience FundTravel South Yorkshire (Senior Pass). You must live in South Yorkshire and be of eligible age.
Free on local buses and trams in South Yorkshire 9.30am–11pm weekdays, any time at weekends and on bank holidays. Same hours on buses elsewhere in England. Half fare on Northern trains in South Yorkshire.
Renewal is automatic. The new pass arrives 4–6 weeks before expiry. Not arrived 4 weeks before? Call 0800 952 0002 or email PassEnquiries@travelsouthyorkshire.com.
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Senior PassApplications can take up to 12 weeks.
There's a 5-week grace period after your badge expires, for on-street parking and council car parks in Sheffield only (not hospitals, supermarkets or other private parking).
Phone 0114 273 4567.
You can ask your council to reconsider. Call 0114 273 4567.
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Get free help with your Blue Badge applicationCity Wide Care Alarms: help is available 24 hours a day, every day, for anyone 18+ in Sheffield. Apply online or call 0114 242 0351. CQC rated Good.
Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Every fact here comes from an official page, linked next to it: Sheffield City Council, Travel South Yorkshire 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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