The DWP boss told MPs in the House of Commons that during one week in December alone, his Department received 7,200 claims for Pension Credit
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that applications for a benefit specifically designed to help people of State Pension age on a low income are up 73 per cent compared with this time last year. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP also confirmed that letters will be sent out to 11,000 older people to tell them about the April uprating and to “stress the point about Pension Credit”.
The DWP has also launched new television advert to promote awareness of the benefit. This will run alongside its ongoing social media campaign encouraging friends and family members to check if anyone they know may be eligible. Below is everything you need to know about the benefit to make a claim for yourself, a family member or friend. We also have details on the handy online Pension Credit calculator which can quickly indicate if your claim may be successful and how much you might get.
Top Money Stories Today Other help if you get Pension Credit If you qualify for Pension Credit you can also get other help, such as: All you have to do then is follow the link to the application page to find out exactly what you will get from the DWP, including access to other financial support.
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