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Could you survive on state pension with ill health?

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gentleshores Sun 02-Feb-25 13:43:08

Just wondering if it’s possible to survive just in the state pension if you have medical needs as well.

bathsalts Sun 09-Feb-25 11:51:23

gentleshores

bathsalts

What are your thoughts gentleshores if the answers are negative?
It's certainly not a lot of money.

I'm thinking, I've had to live frugally before. Bills come first. It's new state pension - £221 a week/£11,492 a year. And yes you would need some savings in reserve.

But it's different living frugally when you're older.

I agree, I've been there and done that for years. And I'm weary of it.