Are you missing out on Pension Credit? (Join the 1.4 million pensioners already receiving it)

Did you know that around a third of those eligible for pension credit are not claiming it? So if you, or a friend or loved one have reached State Pension age (66 for men and women) then read on (you could be missing out on extra money each week!)

Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with living costs and can unlock help with other things like council tax (you will need to make a separate application to the council for this), Cold Weather Payments and a free TV licence for people over 75.

You may be eligible for Pension Credit even if you have some savings, receive a small occupational pension or own your own home. It’s also possible that a change in circumstances can make someone newly eligible, for example a bereavement or new caring responsibilities.

Use the Pension Credit Calculator to check how much Pension Credit you might be eligible for.

You can claim online by using the Pension Credit online service or by telephoning 0800 99 1234, if English is not the claimants first language a phone interpreter can be arranged if needed.

Very vulnerable claimants can request the Pension Service’s home-visiting service.