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SERVICES INFORMATION & ADVICE TEAM
Pension Credit and Winter Fuel Payment update
As you may be aware, there is a lot of focus in the media encouraging people to apply for Pension Credit to be eligible for the Winter Fuel payment.
To be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment this winter the qualifying week you must have been entitled to means tested benefit is between Monday 16th September - Monday 24th September 2024.
We are encouraging clients with access to a computer, laptop, or smart device
to check their eligibility and/or apply for Pension Credit online. Our Information & Advice team has very limited capacity to assist with the vast number of enquiries we are currently receiving.
To check your eligibility, please go to the pension credit eligibility calculator (it takes about three minutes) www.gov.uk/pension- credit-calculator
The easiest way to apply for Pension Credit is to complete the online form (it takes about 15 minutes) www.gov.uk/ pension-credit/how-to-claim
Or you can call the Department for Work Pension Credit line on 0800 99 1234
The deadline to submit your Pension Credit claim in order to qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment this Winter is Saturday 21st December 2024.
Age UK Northamptonshire’s Information & Advice Team takes lives calls between 9am – 12pm on either a Wednesday or Thursday on 01604 611207.
We provide free, independent
information and advice to older people and their relatives, friends and carers. We can usually help directly but if not, we can signpost you to someone who can. Our information and advice can support you to make the best decision - about the little things that can make a big difference, as well as major life changes.
We are very busy at the moment, so we thank you for your patience and understanding.
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