To increase Pension Credit take-up, The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have launched a new campaign, the Pension Credit Week of Action, whereby they are urging hundreds of thousands of pensioners to apply for a benefit that could be worth on average £3,900 per year.
With as many as 880,000 pensioners currently missing out, the campaign “aims to spread awareness and increase claims for Pension Credit, which from this year will also automatically passport eligible pensioners to receive the Winter Fuel Payment.”
The department is partnering with various partners, including charities, broadcasters, and local authorities, to “tackle myths that may prevent people applying, for instance, having a small private pension, savings, or owning their own home.”
Please note the qualifying week in 2024 for Winter Fuel Payments will be from 16ᵗʰ to 22ⁿᵈ September. Pensioners need to be entitled to Pension Credit for at least one day during these dates to be eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment for this winter. 21ˢᵗ December is the last date for backdating a claim for Pension Credit to 22ⁿᵈ September, assuming the claimant met the Pension Credit entitlement conditions throughout the previous three months.
Call this number for more information: 0800 99 1234