Pension Credit

It can help you get extra benefits like:

• Winter fuel payment
• help with heating costs
• help with rent and Council Tax
• help with the cost of NHS services, for example NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments
• free TV licence for those aged 75 or over

Pension Credit backdating rules make it is possible to apply for Pension Credit and have the claim backdated by up to 3 months, as long as there is entitlement during that time.

The deadline to apply and still qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment is 21 December 2024. 

To check eligibility or to make a claim, visit the GOV.UK Pension Credit webpage or freephone 0800 99 1234.

 For questions about Pension Credit, phone 01642 526259 to speak to a member of the Revenues, Benefits and Welfare Team.

Drop-in library sessions

Confused about Pension Credit? We are holding drop-in sessions to give information about Pension Credit and help you understand what you are entitled to.

There's no need to book. Simply come along to one of our sessions and talk to experienced staff about your application.