Do you know someone of State Pension Age (66 or above) on a low income who would welcome extra money and support with heating costs this winter? This could be your customers, service users, a parent, grandparent, friend or neighbour.
Pension Credit is worth, on average, over £4,000 per year, and can unlock additional support including Winter Fuel Payment, NHS dental care and a free TV licence for people over 75.
Thanks to the Pension Credit backdating rules, it is possible to apply for Pension Credit and have the claim backdated by up to 3 months – so long as there is entitlement during that time. This means that the latest date to apply and still qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment is 21st December 2024.
You can read more about the eligibility for pension credit and find out how to apply on the Talk Community Directory and you can use the Pension Credit Calculator to check how much Pension Credit you might be eligible for.
