Published: 12 November 2024
From: Council tax and benefits
For anyone who needs help with applying for Pension Credit, the council is offering a drop-in service at the Town Hall today and every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout November between 9:30am and 3:30pm.
Residents can also contact Access ºÚÁÏÍøÕ¾ on 01293 438101 at the Town Hall, or their local Citizens Advice or Age UK for help checking eligibility or completing the form. Applicants will need their National Insurance number, and information about any income, savings and investments.
I would encourage all those who receive a state pension to pop by to the town hall to see if they can claim pension credit. The Department for Work and Pensions estimates that one in four pensioners that are eligible don’t claim. If you are eligible, you could be entitled to a number of benefits including winter fuel allowance. It is ten minutes well spent.
Councillor Tahira Rana
Cabinet Member for Resources
ºÚÁÏÍøÕ¾ Borough Council
Eligible residents have until 21 December 2024 to apply for the benefit. Find out more on Pension Credit on out Help for pensioners webpage.
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