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Benefits Check

Millions of people don’t realise they may be eligible to claim certain benefits like Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, etc.

The Age UK Benefits Calculator can help you, quickly and easily, find out what you could be claiming. Due to the increasing demand on our helpline and our waiting list, we recommend this helpful online tool, as the quickest way to find out what you can claim.

If you prefer to speak to a one of our advisors, please do call our helpline 020 8686 0066

To establish if you may be eligible to claim, click on the link below and follow the simple steps.

Before you start, please make sure you have the following at hand:

  • Full details of all household income including State Pension, Occupational Pension, Private Pension, benefits, salary any other income sources (include all members of the household)
  •  Details of all household savings.
  •  Details of all household assets.
  •  Council tax banding.
  •  Rent.
  •  Mortgage payments.

Get a benefits check

 

If the calculator indicates you may have an entitlement to Pension Credit, click on the link below to make an on-line claim: https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit/how-to-claim

or call the Pension Service on: 0800 99 1234 to make the claim

if the calculator indicates you may have an entitlement to Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support, click on the following link to make an on-line claim via Croydon Council:

https://www.croydon.gov.uk/benefits/council-tax-support

or https://www.croydon.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit