Pension Credit campaign continues

We are continuing to try and reach out to older people living in Blackburn with Darwen who may not have checked if they are entitled to receive pension credit. Help us to spread the 'don't rule yourself out' message to relatives, neighbours and friends and anyone you may be working with

With winter and other bills dropping through the letterbox please check if you may be entitled to pension credit or other entitlements. Pension credit can be claimed at any time of the year and we can help you to complete the application totally free of charge. 

Many older people rule themselves out of even checking their entitlement like one lady we saw the other week. Aged 71 she lives alone and as she was in receipt of housing benefit and Council tax reduction she assumed she wasn't eligible. She was in fact eligible for £42.64 extra per week along with other entitlements and will now also get the winter fuel payment in 2025.

Visit our Advice and Information offices (no appointment needed)

Blackburn Library - ground floor - Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm

Darwen Town Hall - Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri 9.30am to 1pm

You can also call 01254 266620 Mon to Friday 9am to 4.30pm  or email advice@ageukbwd.org.uk