Pensioners could claim up to £4,300 in DWP benefit support - how to check eligibility this Easter holiday

Households are being reminded they could be entitled to up £4,300 in unclaimed benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this Easter bank holiday.With April bringing increases to Council Tax, energy bills, broadband, mobile phones and TV licence fees, family budgets are under additional pressure.Taking just half an hour during the holiday break could help you discover if someone eligible for financial support you're not currently claiming.Notably, older households could be entitled to thousands of pounds in extra support thanks to Pension Credit, which is a top-up payment reserved for pensioners on low incomes.Older people on low incomes could be entitled to an income boost worth an average of £4,300 through Pension Credit.The most recent figures from the DWP suggest 760,000 people are eligible for this means-tested benefit but are not claiming it.Many pensioners mistakenly believe they do qualify because they have savings or own their home.However, even an award of just £1 per week is enough to unlock additional support.Eligibility can be quickly checked using the online Pension Credit calculator on GOV.UK.Alternatively, pensioners can contact the Pension Credit helpline directly on 0800 99 1234.However, it should be noted that lines are closed for Easter and will reopen on Tuesday, April 22.Those over state pension age with health conditions might qualify for Pension Age Disability Payment or Attendance Allowance. These benefits could provide either £73.90 or £110.40 per week. This translates to between £295.60 and £441.60 every four weeks.Thanks to Pension Credit being a gateway benefit, many pensioners receiving support are able to access up to £4,300 in combined benefit support.LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:State pension disaster as 'basic' DWP payments fall short of 'minimum retirement standard'Britons receive urgent state pension age warning as 'thousands misunderstand' DWP ruleBaby boomers told to get back to work amid calls to raise pension age rise: '70 is new 50!'Here is a full list of the benefits attached to Pension Credit, which claimants could be eligible for:Winter Fuel PaymentSupport for mortgage interest (SMI) if you own the property you live inHousing benefit if you rent the property you live inCouncil tax reductionA free TV licence if you’re aged 75 or overHelp with NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointmentsCold weather payments£150 Warm Home Discount (only for those who get the guarantee element of Pension Credit, or are on a low income and have high energy costs)Christmas bonus (only for those who receive the guarantee element of Pension Credit)A discount on Royal Mail redirection service for those moving home

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Pensioners could claim up to £4,300 in DWP benefit support - how to check eligibility this Easter holiday

Households are being reminded they could be entitled to up £4,300 in unclaimed benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this Easter bank holiday.

With April bringing increases to Council Tax, energy bills, broadband, mobile phones and TV licence fees, family budgets are under additional pressure.


Taking just half an hour during the holiday break could help you discover if someone eligible for financial support you're not currently claiming.

Notably, older households could be entitled to thousands of pounds in extra support thanks to Pension Credit, which is a top-up payment reserved for pensioners on low incomes.


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Older people on low incomes could be entitled to an income boost worth an average of £4,300 through Pension Credit.

The most recent figures from the DWP suggest 760,000 people are eligible for this means-tested benefit but are not claiming it.

Many pensioners mistakenly believe they do qualify because they have savings or own their home.

However, even an award of just £1 per week is enough to unlock additional support.


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Eligibility can be quickly checked using the online Pension Credit calculator on GOV.UK.

Alternatively, pensioners can contact the Pension Credit helpline directly on 0800 99 1234.

However, it should be noted that lines are closed for Easter and will reopen on Tuesday, April 22.

Those over state pension age with health conditions might qualify for Pension Age Disability Payment or Attendance Allowance.



These benefits could provide either £73.90 or £110.40 per week. This translates to between £295.60 and £441.60 every four weeks.

Thanks to Pension Credit being a gateway benefit, many pensioners receiving support are able to access up to £4,300 in combined benefit support.

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Here is a full list of the benefits attached to Pension Credit, which claimants could be eligible for:

  • Winter Fuel Payment
  • Support for mortgage interest (SMI) if you own the property you live in
  • Housing benefit if you rent the property you live in
  • Council tax reduction
  • A free TV licence if you’re aged 75 or over
  • Help with NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments
  • Cold weather payments
  • £150 Warm Home Discount (only for those who get the guarantee element of Pension Credit, or are on a low income and have high energy costs)
  • Christmas bonus (only for those who receive the guarantee element of Pension Credit)
  • A discount on Royal Mail redirection service for those moving home
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