The government has given figures relating to benefits claimed by those aged above retirement age(age 66).
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Benefits directed at Pensioners |
Caseload 2020/21 |
Benefits directed at Pensioners |
Caseload 2020/21 |
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Housing Benefit |
1,164,000 |
Pension Credit |
1,480,000 |
|
Carer’s Allowance |
287,000 |
Personal Independence Payment |
306,000 |
|
Christmas Bonus |
12,275,000 |
State Pension |
12,379,000 |
|
Disability Living Allowance |
523,000 |
Severe Disablement Allowance |
15,000 |
|
Attendance Allowance |
1,388,000 |
Winter Fuel Payments |
11,205,000 |
|
Industrial Injuries benefits |
150,000 |
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