In the Independent Age video, Fran McSweeney, Head of National Services at the charity, shares essential tips on applying for Pension Credit. She explains that the benefit tops-up income from State ...

Meanwhile, some 8.8m retirees receive up to £678 each pay period through the Basic State Pension. It's crucial for those ...

There are a number of benefits available to those over State Pension age, as well as discounts on Council Tax, help with ...

The DWP has confirmed that millions of people over the State Pension age could be eligible for two separate benefits ...

Pensions Minister Torsten Bell has shared a comprehensive list of help available for older people making a new claim for Pension Credit, which includes resources online, over the phone and even in ...

It's not means-tested, but the amount you receive depends on how many qualifying years of National Insurance Contributions or ...

We encourage all pensioners who may be eligible for Pension Credit to use the Pension Credit calculator on GOV.UK to check eligibility and to use our online Pension Credit claims process.” The ...

can quickly check their eligibility and get an estimate of what they may receive by using the online Pension Credit calculator on GOV.UK here. Alternatively, pensioners can contact the Pension Credit ...

I have checked my National Insurance record and have found gaps when I received Universal Credit but not the NI credits for ...

As part of the annual uprating exercise in just over a month the disability element of Pension Credit will rise ...

You can apply for Pension Credit on GOV.UK, by calling 0800 99 1234, or by printing out and filling in a paper application form. You can apply up to 4 months before you reach state pension age.