If you have a partner, Pension Credit will top up your joint weekly income to £332.95 and you can claim an additional £19.04 a week if eligible. You do not pay tax on Pension Credit.

Advocacy groups have raised concerns about the length and complexity of the Pension Credit form. By Katie Elliott , Senior Personal Finance Reporter based in London 13:56, Thu, Sep 12, 2024 ...

Pension Credit payments are increasing by 10.1 percent along with several other benefits in April, including Universal Credit. This means the Guaranteed Credit top up will increase to £201.05 for ...

Older people are having to fill out a 243-question form to access pension credit and winter fuel payments - a task that will be "daunting" for some, charities have said.

Pensioners who want to keep their Winter Fuel Payment face filling out a form with 243 questions - with campaigners warning this will “put off” older people from claiming.

People who are applying for Pension Credit and hoping to secure the Winter Fuel Payment - which is worth £300 - face a 243 question form. Those hoping to qualify for the Winter Fuel Allowance ...

Pension Credit - how do I apply? You can apply for Pension Credit on GOV.UK, by calling 0800 99 1234, or by printing out and filling in a paper application form.