65 h. ago Older people urged to get help claiming new Pension Age Disability Payment worth up to £441 a month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

4 d. ago Qualifying PIP claimants can receive up to £36,000 from DWP to do

The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people aged between 16 and State Pension age who may need help because of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms PIP changes won't apply to group of 700,000 people

Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms, has confirmed that people of state pension age won't be impacted by the changes to PIP

Politics

6 d. ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost income to up to £1,670 each month

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics

6 d. ago People over State Pension age with eyesight issues could be due up to £441 extra each month

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

Economics

7 d. ago Pensioners on Housing Benefit due DWP letter which could boost annual income by £4,300

DWP is planning to bring together the administration of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit.

Economics

7 d. ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £441 each month

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

Economics

7 d. 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.

Economics

8 d. ago People over State Pension age to get payment of up to £305 later this year

Pensioners in Scotland will receive between £100 and £305 through a new devolved annual heating payment.

Economics

8 d. ago New call for Council Tax discount for all people over State Pension age

An online petition is calling for State Pension incomes to be taken into account when calculating Council Tax bills.

Economics

9 d. ago Older couples on weekly State Pension less than £346 could be due annual income boost of £4,300

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

Economics

1 week ago State pension age set to go up in 2026 for people born between these years

State pension age will be increasing next year from 66 to 67. The rise will be implemented in phases, with phase one in 2026 allowing some to still receive a pension at 67

Politics

1 week ago Pensioners with any of these 10 health conditions could get up to £441 each month

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are claiming Attendance Allowance.

Economics

1 week ago Six major changes that PIP claimants do not have to share with DWP to keep payments

Personal Independence Payment is a benefit that helps with the additional costs of living with a long-term impairment or health condition for people over 16 and under State Pension age

Politics

1 week ago Check for unclaimed cash over Easter to boost household income by up to £4,300

The bank holiday weekend is the perfect time to make sure you are not missing out on an income top-up.

Economics

1 week ago Three extra DWP cash payments you may be eligible for if you receive Pension Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issues a series of payments to people over the State Pension age throughout the year - Here's everything you need to know

Economics

1 week ago State Pension age to go up in 2026 for people who were born in these years

The State Pension age in the UK is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase expected to be completed for all men and women across the country by 2028

Politics

1 week ago DWP to send letters to people born on certain dates as state pension age to rise

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 next year, with the increase due to be completed for all men and women across the UK by 2028

Politics

1 week ago People over State Pension age with health issues due up to £1,362 each month this year

Nearly 1.7 million pensioners are receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 w. ago People over State Pension age could be due up to £374 in extra payments this year

People over 66 could be eligible for three separate cash payments due over the new financial year.

Economics