4 h. ago People over State Pension age due DWP letter this month which could boost income by over £4,000

Annual uprating letters will be sent out to 13 million pensioners before the new payment rates start in April.

Economics

7 h. ago People over State Pension age living on their own could be due £4,200 income boost

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and provide access to heating help next winter.

Economics

22 h. ago DWP confirms record number of older people boost annual income by over £4,000

Nearly 118,000 Pension Credit claims have been successful since the Winter Fuel Payment rule change announcement.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP issues full list of benefits and discounts for people over State Pension age

The DWP has issued a response to a question from Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy on support for women born in the 1950s affected by changes to the state pension age

Politics

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

More than 1.6 million State Pensioners are getting either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through Attendance Allowance

Politics

6 d. ago Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for all people over State Pension age in Scotland

Pensioners in Scotland will receive between £100 and £303 through a new devolved annual heating payment.

Economics

7 d. ago People over State Pension age with eyesight issues could be due up to £434 extra each month

Attendance Allowance could help people who are severely short-sighted or have eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration.

Economics

1 week ago People on ESA due important letter from DWP before end of this month

Migration Notices will be sent to 60,000 households receiving income-related ESA and ESA with Housing Benefit.

Politics

1 week ago Devolved government to issue payments of up to £100 to pensioners affected by Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Payments of £50 or £100 will be made to people over State Pension age before the end of March.

Economics

1 week ago New Adult Disability Payment update for people nearing State Pension age

Payments for the devolved disability benefit will continue after State Pension age for existing claimants.

Economics

1 week ago DWP provides extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

1 week ago DWP urges people of State Pension age to check if they're owed extra £109 a week

The Department for Work and Pensions is urging those of State Pension age to check their eligibility for Attendance Allowance, which could provide them with extra weekly support

Economics