DWP information on applying for Pension Credit

Do you know someone of State Pension Age (66+) on a low income who would welcome extra money and support with heating costs, including the Winter Fuel Payment*? This could be you, your customers, a parent, grandparent, friend or neighbour.

Pension Credit is worth, on average, £3,900 per year and unlocks additional support including help with Council tax, NHS dental care and for those over 75, a free TV licence.

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.

How can you help?

Start a conversation with someone and tell them to look at  www.gov.uk/pensioncredit(link is external) [1]

Eligibility criteria apply 

*or equivalent in Scotland