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Find out how much State Pension you could get (your forecast), when you could get it and how you could increase it
Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility
If you were born before 22 September 1959 you could get between £100 and…
You can get a Winter Fuel Payment if you were born before 22 September…
You’ll get a letter in October or November telling you how much Winter…
Most people get the Winter Fuel Payment automatically if they’re eligible.…
Most payments are made automatically in November or December. You should…
Contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre if you’re eligible for a Winter…
How to get and claim your State Pension, State Pension age - for men born on or after 6 April 1951 and women born on or after 6 April 1953.
You’ll be able to claim the new State Pension when you reach State Pension…
Your State Pension amount depends on your National Insurance record. Check…
You will not get your new State Pension automatically - you have to claim…
After you’ve claimed your State Pension you’ll get a letter about your…
You can get advice from an independent financial adviser if you want more…
You might be able to inherit an extra payment on top of your new State…
If you’ve lived or worked in another country, this could affect your claim…
Some older people can get free travel on local buses - contact your council to check your eligibility and apply for a bus pass
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Contact the Pension Service about State Pension eligibility, claims, payments and complaints, and to update your details (such as your address or bank details)
How to claim the basic State Pension and how it's calculated - for men born before 6 April 1951 and women born before 6 April 1953.
Check if you were contracted out of the Additional State Pension and what it means for your State Pension
Get an estimate of how much Pension Credit you may be entitled to
National Insurance contributions you can choose to pay when you have a gap in your National Insurance record.
International Pension Centre contact details for pension enquiries if you've lived or worked abroad
Who can get National Insurance credits and how to apply or when to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions.
How to claim State Pension if you're overseas - payment, tax, change of circumstances - contact the International Pension Centre
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
Taking up your State Pension later - what you'll get, how to defer, extra State Pension and lump sum payment.
Additional State Pension, also known as the State Second Pension or SERPS, is extra money on top of your basic State Pension.
Home Responsibilities Protection ran between 1978 and 2010 to help protect your State Pension - National Insurance credits, what you'll get, eligibility and applying.
Plan your retirement income - State Pension, improve your pension, pay National Insurance, check your State Pension age
Future Pension Centre contact details - for pension forecasts, statements, advice and enquiries.
Taking early retirement can affect the pension and benefits you get
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