Time you topped up your pension?

Did you know you may be eligible for money to top up your pension and access other financial support?

We’re getting in touch with customers aged 65 and above to let you know you may be missing out on additional regular income that can really help with daily living costs and that our teams can support you to claim all you are entitled to.

Pension Credit is a weekly payment to boost your income. It’s based on how much money you have coming in and has to be claimed, it is not paid automatically.

The money tops up a single person’s income to a minimum of £201.05 per week or a couple’s income to £306.85 per week. There are additional amounts available if you are disabled, have caring responsibilities or are looking after a child.

Pension Credit also opens other support including council tax reductions, extra energy support, housing benefit, free dental and optical treatments, and, for those over 75, a free TV licence. 

Yet despite these benefits, around one third of pensioners who qualify for Pension Credit do not apply for it and every year millions of pounds go unclaimed.

We want to help change this and make sure you get all the financial assistance you are eligible for this winter to help with living costs.

Helping you apply for Pension Credit

Our team can provide you with advice and practical support to see if you’re eligible for Pension Credit. If you are, they can help you take advantage of this financial top up and put more money in your pocket.

Contact us

To find out more about Pension Credit and how we can support you, please get in touch.

Call us on 0161 393 7117 or email communityservices@fcho.co.uk.