How to claim

You can get a claim form from either:

The earliest you can claim is 3 months before your 80th birthday.

Get a claim form from the Pension Service

Call the Pension Service to get a claim form sent to you.

Telephone: 0800 731 7898
Textphone: 0800 731 7339
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 731 7898
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Welsh language: 0800 731 7936
Welsh language textphone: 0800 731 7013
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (except public holidays)
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