Pension Credit - Are you missing out?

Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit available to pensioners over 60 on low income. It guarantees everyone aged 60 and over an income of at least:

Jo is encouraging local pensioners to apply for pension credit.

Jo said: "It is a scandal that so many vulnerable older people are missing out on money they deserve. Many pensioners either don't know they are entitled to this money or are put off by the government's bureaucratic form filling"

"In the short term, I would encourage anyone who is unsure about their entitlement to ring the Pension Service helpline to see if they are missing out."

For more information on Pension Credit, people can call the following free phone helplines:

Government Pension Credit helpline - 0800 99 1234

The Pension Service

Help the Aged - 0800 800 6565

Help the Aged

Age Concern - 0800 00 99 66.

Age Concern Scotland

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