There are ten days left for people to qualify for the £301 Cost of Living Payment and claim Pension Credit.
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a reminder to people saying that they have until May 19 to claim their Pension Credit and have the opportunity to qualify for the cost of living payment which will be paid directly into their bank accounts.
If a claim is made to one of the eligible benefits, it can be backdated for up to three months if the claimant was elgibile to receive it during that time.