DWP sending letters to state pensioners in 7 UK areas for £1,031 boost
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is sending out letters to state pensioners in seven areas of the UK to potentially boost their income by up to £1,031.33 per month on average.
TL;DR
- The DWP is distributing letters to state pensioners in seven UK areas about Pension Credit.
- Pension Credit can increase weekly income for single pensioners to £238 or £363.25 for couples, potentially adding up to £1,031.33 monthly for singles and £1,574.08 for couples.
- The benefit also acts as a 'gateway' to other support, including help with housing costs, cold weather payments, the Warm Home Discount, Council Tax Reduction, NHS treatment costs, and a free TV licence for those over 75.
- Leaflets will guide pensioners on how to apply and support family members with claims.
- The campaign aims to tackle low take-up, as an estimated £2.5 billion in Pension Credit support went unclaimed in 2023/4.
- The seven areas receiving letters are Glasgow, Powys, Stockton-on-Tees, Inland Cornwall, Birmingham, East Suffolk, and Manchester.