Are you worried about losing Winter Fuel Allowance?
This year the Winter Fuel Payment is going to be means tested. If you are over state retirement age and want to check if you are eligible for Pension Credit and check what other support you may be entitled to, please get in touch with us: https://www.leightonlinsladecab.org.uk/get-advice/
The Pension Credit Gap
Unfortunately, many people miss out on claiming Pension Credit because they mistakenly believe they don’t qualify. The reality is that 850,000 pensioner households who were eligible for Pension Credit didn’t claim it during the 2020/21 financial year**. Even more concerning, 40% of those entitled to Pension Credit were unaware they could claim it***.
One of the most common misconceptions is that people think their income or savings are too high to qualify. In reality, a majority of pensioners who could claim don’t because of this very assumption+. Many eligible pensioners are missing out on £2,000 per year on average****. That’s money that could significantly improve their quality of life.
More Than Just Financial Support
Pension Credit isn’t just a financial boost—it can unlock a range of other benefits that many pensioners are unaware of. These include:
– Help with council tax
– Free TV licences for over-75s
– Help with NHS costs, including free dental care and vouchers for glasses++
Claiming Pension Credit can open doors to these additional benefits, which can make a huge difference to your overall financial well-being.
Pension Credit Clinic
We hosted a Pension Credit Clinic on Friday (27th Sept) which was for anyone who wanted to learn more about how to claim Pension Credit and other benefits they may be entitled to. Our friendly team answered lots of questions, explained the eligibility criteria, and help attendees to understand what they could be missing out on.
67% of the attendees were entitled to Pension Credit.
Claiming Pension Credit can open doors to these additional benefits, which can make a huge difference to your overall financial well-being.
Don’t Miss Out
With such a large amount of Pension Credit going unclaimed each year, it’s crucial to ensure that pensioners are getting the support they are entitled to. Whether you’re claiming for yourself, or helping a family member or friend, now is the time to act. You could be entitled to much more than you realise.
Get in touch with us for more information. We’re here to help you unlock the support you deserve.
* UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), 2022-2023 reports. **UK DWP, 2021 Pension Credit statistics. ***Independent Age charity, 2020 survey. ****Age UK, 2021 analysis. + DWP, Pension Credit Toolkit, 2022. ++ Age UK, 2021 Pension Credit Campaign.
