Retired members: are you eligible for Pension Credit?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging pensioners to check if they’re eligible to receive Pension Credit, worth an average of £3,900 per year. It’s estimated that as many as 880,000 pensioners are missing out on this valuable benefit. 

Pension Credit tops up your weekly income if you’re above State Pension age and have an income of less than £218.15 a week, or less than £332.95 as a joint weekly income with a partner.  

Pension Credit also unlocks a number of other benefits, such as a free TV licence, so it’s worthwhile claiming it if you’re eligible. You can find out more by visiting www.gov.uk/pension-credit