37 h. ago 1.1million people missing out on DWP payment worth up to £441 every month

The new figures are from Policy in Practice, who are urging people to check what extra help they could be entitled to

Economics

7 d. ago 1.1million pensioners missing out on £110 weekly DWP benefit

The money is paid to those over state pension age who need help with everyday tasks due to illness or disability - but many are missing out

Economics

9 d. ago Two groups 'must make claim' for Winter Fuel Payment or face missing out in 2025, DWP says

The Winter Fuel Payment is a tax-free payment to help with heating costs, and is paid to people who were born on or before 22 September 1959

Events

1 week ago DWP health conditions that could qualify you for up to £441 a month

The benefit is designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses as a result of their condition which can also help them stay independent in their own home for longer

Economics

1 week ago DWP says pensioners with certain conditions can get up to £478 a month

The Department for Work and Pensions is encouraging people to check if they are eligible for a support payment that could be worth hundreds of pounds

Economics

2 w. ago Bizarre DWP loophole that means households could get £600 in Winter Fuel Payments instead of £300

LIVING together but claiming benefits separately could see your household bag two Winter Fuel Payments this year. The payment, which is worth up to £300 to help with rising heating bills is hitting more than nine bank accounts from next week. Last year the rules changed and only people on certain benefits got the Winter Fuel Payment, which caused a lot of anger....

Economics

2 w. ago The simple ‘pension trick’ that lets you qualify for the Winter Fuel Payments despite earning more than £35,000

MILLIONS of pensioners will receive help with energy bills this winter after a government U-turn restored the Winter Fuel Payment to most older people. The payment, worth up to £300, is meant to help with rising heating bills and will begin arriving in bank accounts from next week. Most people won't need to apply, but...

Economics

2 w. ago DWP says more than 900,000 pensioners are missing out on up to £4,300 a year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new drive to encourage older people to claim Pension Scheme, as figures reveal the number missing out has surged

Economics

2 w. ago Older people with health issues could boost annual State Pension by up to £5,740

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming up to £441 every month

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

2 w. ago People born 'one day late' to miss £300 winter fuel payment after age change

The winter fuel payment is worth between £200 and £300 per household

Economics

2 w. ago DWP alert as 760,000 pensioners missing out on average of £4,300 a year

Pension Credit is the most under-claimed benefit in the UK - here's what you need to know

Economics

3 w. ago More than a million pensioners missing out on up to £110 a week from DWP

Attendance Allowance is paid to people with long-term physical or mental conditions or disabilities

Economics

3 w. ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help pensioners claim up to £441 each month

More than 20 need-to-knows about Attendance Allowance new and existing claimants should be aware of.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms five groups who won't qualify for Winter Fuel Payment this year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the five groups of over-66s who will not be eligible for the winter fuel payment this year, which is worth up to £300

Economics

4 w. ago People with income over £35,000 could owe HMRC up to £300 from winter support

The Winter Fuel Payment is worth between £100 and £300 and is designed to help people with their energy bills during the colder months of the year - but some people may need to pay it back

Economics