A press release from the last coalition government still holds true.
‘Up to £2.93 billion of Pension Credit goes unclaimed every year and as many
as 1.6 million people could be entitled to this money. ‘
'If anyone thinks a family member, a friend or neighbour might be entitled to Pension Credit, I’d encourage them to ask them to get in touch and nd out.'
He also mentions that Pension Credit can be backdated for up to 3 months (you don’t need to show why the claim is late). It can lead to passports such as cold weather payment of £25 per week.
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