In Pension Credit Awareness Week (9th – 15th September) we want to raise awareness of pension credit and its link to the Winter Fuel Payment.  Please share widely with the older people you know and work with.

If you receive a state pension, you could be eligible to increase your weekly income by claiming Pension Credit.

Leeds average pension credit weekly award is £71.21 (Feb 2024), with the exact amount depending on the money you already have. 

You might be entitled to pension credit, even if you have savings, a private pension or own your home.  

Claiming Pension Credit could also mean you can get extra help with the following; 

• • Help with your Dental Costs
  • Help with your Council Tax Bill
  • Help with your Rent

• Winter Fuel Payment

• Help with your TV Licence if you are over 75

You can make a claim online, by phone or you can also request a paper claim form.

https://apply-for-pension-credit.service.gov.uk/start 

Pension Credit claim line: 0800 99 1234 

If you would like more information, need help claiming, or would just like to talk to someone about claiming Pension Credit, you can contact any of the services below. These services are all completely free, impartial, and confidential.

Welfare Rights at Leeds City Council

🕿  0113 3760452 

🖂  Welfare.rights@leeds.gov.uk

Age UK Leeds

🕿 0113 389 3000 

🖂  info@ageukleeds.org.uk

Details of other organisations that can help with Pension Credit can be found on www.leedsmic.org.uk. 

You can also visit Leeds City Council Community Hubs and Libraries to find out more.   

It is important to make your claim as soon as possible, as it can only be backdated three months from the date the claim is made. 

Leeds Older People's Forum