State Pension provides essential financial support for over 12.4 million older people across the UK, including some 981,399 individuals living in Scotland.
04.04.2022 - 14:37 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new campaign urging older people and their families living in Scotland or other parts of the UK, to check eligibility for Pension Credit, a benefit which could be worth more than £3,300 each year.
Pension Credit can help to top-up the income of retired people, even if they already receive a State or private pension or have another source of income.
Some older people think because they have savings or own their home they would not be eligible for any Pension Credit, but many are missing out on the extra money and discounts it provides, every month.
People who receive Pension Credit could also qualify for additional financial help with Council Tax, Housing Benefit, hearing bills and a free TV Licence for the over 75s.
New figures from the DWP show that around 131,600 older people in Scotland currently receive Pension Credit, however, many more are still not claiming this extra financial help, which could help to offset the cost of living crisis.
Starting this month, advertising for Pension Credit will feature in internet search results and on social media, before being expanded to national and regional newspapers.
The DWP will also be distributing leaflets for businesses to use within Scottish communities, while businesses can also get involved in the campaign by spreading the word to their customers using the DWP’s digital toolkit and encouraging them to call the claim line.
All State Pension recipients will continue to receive reminders about Pension Credit in the post as part of the DWP’s annual uprating communications.
Currently, over 1.4 million older people across the UK receive Pension Credit, but it is estimated that up to £1.7 billion is being left unclaimed by
State Pension provides essential financial support for over 12.4 million older people across the UK, including some 981,399 individuals living in Scotland.
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State Pension provides essential financial support for over 12.4 million older people across the UK, including some 981,399 Scots.