Please note that our Enquiry line will be closed on Monday, 25th August for the Bank Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, 26th August.

Pension Credit

  • If you are state pension age (State Pension age is currently 66 years) and reached state pension age by at the latest the 25/5/2022.
  • If you are on low income and finding it hard to make ends meet you may be entitled to Pension Credit.

Claim today by contacting the Pension Service on 0800 99 1234  or see  www.gov.uk/pension-credit/how-to-claim 

For rules on who is entitled see https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/pension-credit/before-you-claim-pension-credit/check-if-you-can-get-pension-credit/ 

You will also receive a cost of living additional payment worth £326 if you claim Pension Credit by the 18/8/2022.
You must request that your claim is backdated 3 months to qualify for the extra payment. 

Contact us to get advice on 0800 231 5453

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