9 h. ago Full list of DWP and other benefits for people of State Pension age

DWP provides a range of benefits to people over the State Pension age

Politics

59 h. ago Winter Fuel Payment phone claims open for two groups of pensioners next week

Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 may need to be claimed by some people over State Pension age.

Economics

3 d. ago Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 every month

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people.

Economics

5 d. ago People reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of benefits or payments which can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

5 d. ago DWP income boost for people working after reaching State Pension age

Simple way older people planning to stay in work after reaching State Pension age can boost wages and DWP contributory benefit.

Economics

5 d. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

More than 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

6 d. ago Winter heating payment deadline this week for people over State Pension age

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has replaced Winter Fuel Payments for older people in Scotland.

Economics

9 d. ago Nine checks people should do before pension age rises next year

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year

Politics

1 week ago Financial checks people should do before State Pension age rises next year

Pensions, mortgages, benefits and personal finances should all be checked before turning 67.

Economics

1 week ago DWP to increase State Pension age next April for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise between 2026 and 2028

Economics

1 week ago People over State Pension age with hearing issues could be due up to £441 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

1 week ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

2 w. ago People of State Pension age with joint pain could be due up to £441 each month

Older people with muscle or joint pain could receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

2 w. ago People nearing retirement age could boost annual State Pension payments by nearly £700

Deferring your State Pension could increase DWP payments in retirement.

Economics

2 w. ago New State Pension payment warning to people nearing DWP retirement age

The State Pension can form the main source of income for many people in retirement.

Events

2 w. ago State pension age 'delayed' for people due to retire from next year

The state pension age is currently set at 66 for both men and women - but this is due to rise to 67, starting from next year

Politics

3 w. ago DWP state pension age changes expected from 2026 for people with these birthdates impacted

A whole host of people will be impacted by the changes from next year

Politics

3 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment postal claims open for two groups of pensioners

Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 may need to be claimed by some people over State Pension age.

Economics

3 w. ago People of State Pension age with back pain could be due up to £441 each month

Older people with muscle or joint pain could receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

3 w. ago Millions of people over State Pension age to pay tax in retirement next year

The annual uprating will see the full New State Pension creep closer to the £12,570 Personal Allowance threshold.

Economics