Over £5.6 million in Pension Credit went unclaimed in West Lothian in 2022.
Pension Credit gives older people extra money to help with living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income.
Reports suggest that around £15 billion in means tested benefits is unclaimed each year in the UK. In West Lothian, the council’s Advice Shop has a dedicated service that helps local pensioners claim benefits that they are entitled to and maximise their income.
