Thanks to the Pension Credit backdating rules, it is possible to apply for Pension Credit and have the claim backdated by up to 3 months – so long as there is entitlement during that time. This means that the latest date to apply and still qualify for Winter Fuel Payment is 21 December 2024.
Did you know that additional to Winter Fuel Payment, Pension Credit also provides extra support for heating costs such as The Warm Home Discount Scheme and Cold Weather Payments?
Raising awareness of Pension Credit could make a difference to an older person’s life. It is estimated that up to 880,000 households are missing out on Pension Credit, and it is worth, on average, £3,900 per year, providing additional benefits such as help with Council Tax and Housing Benefit and a free TV licence for those over 75.
How can you help?
- Start a conversation with someone and signpost them to www.gov.uk/pensioncredit
- Share official social media posts on Facebook
- Visit the stakeholder toolkit and print off some flyers to share or posters to display.
- Request a quantity of A5 leaflets and A4 posters by emailing: chiltonmannion.jobshare@dwp.gov.uk
If you would like to boost your confidence in talking about Pension Credit, you can find more information within the DWP Explainer Video on YouTube.
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