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Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if…
You must live in England, Scotland or Wales and have reached State Pension…
Pension Credit tops up: your weekly income to £218.15 if you’re single…
You can start your application up to 4 months before you reach State…
You need to report changes to you and your partner’s personal and…
Get an estimate of how much Pension Credit you may be entitled to
Use this form to claim Pension Credit by post if you cannot claim online by phone.
Contact the Pension Service about State Pension eligibility, claims, payments and complaints, and to update your details (such as your address or bank details)
Work out your State Pension age and Pension Credit qualifying age
Use this collection of materials to help older people understand how they could get Pension Credit.
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
This factsheet provides extra information about Pension Credit.
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging retirees to check if they qualify for the benefit.
Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.
Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.
Detailed guidance about what Pension Credit is, how it's worked out, the eligibility rules and the application process.
Contact details for your pension centre to make an enquiry about State Pension claims and Pension Credit claims
You can get a free TV licence if you're 75 or over and you get Pension Credit, or a discount if you're blind or in residential care - who qualifies, how to apply
Estimates of the take-up of the main income-related benefits by caseload and expenditure in Great Britain.
National and Official statistics on the main benefits administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
You have the right to get a copy of the information that is held about you. This is called the 'right of access'.
Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them.
Carer's Credit helps carers fill gaps in your National Insurance record to help you qualify for the State Pensions and other benefits - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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