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  2. Pension Credit

    Information about the two parts of pension credit: Savings Credit and Guarantee Credit, and how much money pension credit will give you

  3. IG50.pdf

    AgeUKIG50 Extra money if you’re on a low income. Pension Credit. 2 What is Pension Credit? Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit for older people. This means that what you get depends on your income ... income and your savings. There are 2 parts to Pension Credit: • Guarantee Credit – this tops up your weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level. • Savings Credit – this is a bit of extra money if you have

  4. More money in your pocket

    Every year, it's estimated that more than £200m worth of Pension Credit and other state benefits goes unclaimed by older people in Wales. We can help make sure you're not missing out.

  5. Changes to the benefit system

    benefits for people of working age - i.e. people younger than State Pension age (as of April 2021, this is 66 for both men and women. For further infomation on State Pension age, see the UK Government website ... reached State Pension age, you may not be affected unless you are part of a couple and one of you is below this age. Since 15 May 2019 both members of a couple must have reached State Pension age to claim

  6. Universal Credit

    Universal Credit is a new benefit gradually being introduced nationally. It will eventually replace a number of existing benefits.

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    You can join our network of more than 600 older people and receive free email updates and information

  9. The Winter Fuel Payment and Warm Home Discount

    tested payment from the Government to help with heating costs. Most pensioner households will be able to receive it. Additionally, when the weather is especially cold for a sustained period, you may be eligible ... during the winter. It's designed to make things a bit easier for those living on a low income or pension. You may also wish to view our information on help with the cost of living .   The Winter Fuel

  10. Pensions advice

    Advice and information on pensions

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