New Pension Credit claimants could receive three months of backdated payments

Successful Pension Credit claims can be backdated for up to three months which means eligible older people could receive a lump sum worth hundreds of pounds if they apply now.

Pension Credit payment rules older people should know before booking a holiday this year

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Older people on low income urged to claim Pension Credit as new claims fall

Pension Credit is the most under-claimed benefit and is specifically aimed at providing additional financial support for older people on a low income - singles and couples. Nearly 1.4 million older ...

Thousands of eligible pensioners ‘never heard of’ DWP support offering over £4,000

DWP analysis from last October revealed that fewer than 70% of eligible pensioners in England, Scotland and Wales were claiming their Pension Credit entitlement. Those who had submitted claims were ...

Pension Credit four-week rule could affect DWP payments boosting income to £18,000

Pensioners are being reminded of a DWP four-week rule that could impact Pension Credit ...

Exact amount Pension Credit will rise by as DWP increases payments from April 2026

Pension Credit can also unlock other financial support for older people - here's what you need to know as the Government ...

DWP Pension Credit update as minister says 'low-income' group won't qualify

Independent Age Chief Executive, Joanna Elson CBE said: "Our helpline received a call from a 79-year-old who was unable to claim Pension Credit because their partner is 59. Under the mixed-age couples ...