If you are in receipt of state pension you could be eligible to get a top up to your weekly income by claiming Pension Credit.
The average pension credit claim in Leeds is approximately £70 per week, with the exact amount dependent on your current income and capital. Even if you have savings, a private pension or own your own home, you might still be entitled to pension credit.
Claiming Pension Credit can also mean you can get extra help with your:
The Government estimates that 4 in 10 people eligible for Pension Credit support are not claiming it. The best way to be sure that you are receiving everything you are entitled to is to speak to a free, impartial, and confidential advice service. There are many different services which can offer advice on Pension Credit support.
Phone: 0113 376 0452
Email: welfare.rights@leeds.gov.uk
Find out more about the Welfare Rights Unit
Age UK Leeds
Phone: 0113 389 3000
Email: info@ageukleeds.org.uk
Find out more about Age UK Leeds
You can view more options on the Leeds Money Information Centre website
You can also visit Leeds Money Information Centre to find free, impartial and confidential advice for benefits and other money worries such as debt, housing, energy and utilities etc.
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