Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance currently support nearly three million older people across Great Britain.
Millions of older people across Great Britain could be missing out on additional payments of more than £9,544 each year, simply because they do not know about the two benefits, or wrongly believe they are not eligible for them.
The New State Pension is worth up to £221.20 each week, some £884.80 every four-week pay period. The Basic State Pension is worth up to £169.50 each week, some £678 every four-week pay period. Similarly, if you are over 65 and reached State Pension age before April 6, 2016 and on the Basic State Pension, you may still qualify for Pension Credit if your weekly income is less than £260.68 if you are single or £380.55 if you are part of a couple.
Alternatively, pensioners can contact the Pension Credit helpline directly to make a claim on 0800 99 1234 - lines are open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Who can claim? You should apply for Attendance Allowance if you have a disability or illness and need help or supervision throughout the day or at times during the night -even if you don’t currently get that help.You should also apply if you have difficulties with personal tasks, for example if they take you a long time, you experience pain or you need physical help, like a chair to lean on. Attendance Allowance isn’t just for people with a physical disability or illness.
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