The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a 10-day warning to people who could be missing out on an extra £324 cost of living payment this winter.
Pensioners are being urged to check if they qualify for Pension Credit ahead of the deadline on Sunday December 18. If they do, the credit can be backdated for up to three months - assuming they still qualified for it during that period - meaning people could receive a £324 boost.
Pension Credit helps those over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs, though you do not need to be in receipt of the State Pension to receive it. It tops up a person’s income to a minimum of £182.60 per week for single pensioners and to £278.70 for couples.
