What is Pension Credit? It's a tax-free payment that is calculated based on income. Pension Credit tops up weekly income to £218.15 if you’re single, or £332.95 for couples.

Some people think that because they’ve got savings or own their home they would not get any Pension Credit but that’s not the case. Speaking to people about this is not always easy, but they may be more open to listening to people they trust. This might include:

• health visitors, home help
• day care centre staff
• welfare advisers
• their General Practitioner (GP) and staff at the surgery
• the local pharmacist who prepares their prescriptions
• people at the Post Office where they collect their pension
• local councils
• friends and family

Ways to Share

• Make family and friends aware.
• Make service users aware.
• Help people use the online or phone services.
• Share the information to staff via email.
• Share the information on social media.
• Utilise the posters and leaflets, details below.

Pension Credit & Local Advice Events

Did you know an award of just £1 in Pension Credit allows you to receive the Winter Fuel Allowance?

If people are unsure whether they can claim Pension Credit, or if they'd like to speak to a friendly advisor about other support, they can come along to one of the upcoming advice events:

Advisors from Citizen’s Advice Wakefield District, WDH, Wakefield Council, and DWP will be attending the events. They can help with a range of issues including:

• pension credit
• money and debt advice
• energy and bills support
• housing

Come along for a cuppa and a cake, plus you’ll get the chance to speak to a friendly advisor.

• Friday 4 October 2024, Pontefract Library, 10am to 4pm
• Wednesday 9 October 2024, St Mary's Community Centre, Pontefract, 10am to 4pm

People that are eligible for Pension Credit may be able to access more support, such as:

• housing benefit
• mortgage interest
• council tax support
• a free TV licence (over 75's)
• NHS dental treatment and glasses
• transport costs for hospital appointments
• heating costs including the Winter Fuel Allowance

Find out more on Wakefield Council's Pension Credit page.

You can make a claim online, by phone or you can also request a paper claim form: https://apply-for-pension-credit.service.gov.uk/start

Pension Credit claim line: 0800 99 1234

Leaflets and Posters

• Pension Credit Factsheet – A5
• Pension Credit – A5 Flyer

DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) have lots of videos and resources that you can share and like on Facebook, X and WhatsApp. Visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pension-credit-toolkit/pension-credit-toolkit-advice-and-guidance-for-stakeholders.