The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging people of State Pension age not to miss out on an average income boost of up to £3,500 a year through a benefit designed specifically for older people. DWP took to social media this week as part of its ongoing campaign to raise awareness about Pension Credit, a passport benefit which can unlock extra help with daily living costs including Council Tax, Housing costs and hearing bills.
The DWP recently announced the timetable for new cost of living payments aimed at helping millions of households across the country mitigate soaring inflation and ever-increasing energy bills. Over eight million UK households on eligible means-tested benefits, including the 1.4 million currently in receipt of Pension Credit, will receive additional Cost of Living Payments totalling up to £900 in the 2023/24 financial year.
In addition, eight million pensioner households will receive a £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment as a top-up to their Winter Fuel Payment, and pensioners in receipt of an eligible disability benefit will receive the £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment.
