The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to try and get approximately 850,000 people over the age of 66 to check if they are eligible for a gateway benefit.
The UK Government department's 'Day of Action' on June 15 was intended to encourage more older people to apply for financial support amid the cost of living crisis.
It was backed by financial expert Martin Lewis, who asked older people to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit — either by phoning the Pension Credit helpline on 0800 99 1234 or using of the UK Government's online Pension Credit calculator.
