Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over the State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs like ground rent or service charges.
How much you'll get
Pension Credit tops up your:
weekly income to £218.15 if you’re single
joint weekly income to £332.95 if you have a partner
If your income is higher than this, you might still be eligible for Pension Credit if:
- you have a disability
- you care for someone
- you have housing costs
- your income includes:
- State Pension
- other pensions
- earnings from employment and self-employment
- most social security benefits, for example Carer’s Allowance
You may also qualify for an extra £81.50 per week if you receive Attendance Allowance. For more information, you can visit GOV.UK's Attendance Allowance webpage.
You can also find more information about what you'll get on GOV.UK.
Pensioner Assist Network
We're working hard to support pensioners to claim everything they're entitled to. Over autumn and winter, we'll be contacting residents we think may be eligible for Pension Credit. We encourage you to get in touch with us if you receive a letter.
In the meantime, if you think you might be eligible for Pension Credit, you can find information, help and advice at Independent Age.