Article 1 [274 words]
“I made a claim for Pension Credit and got money off my new glasses”
You might be eligible for Pension Credit if you’ve reached State Pension age. Pension Credit
doesn’t just top up your income, it comes with extra advantages:
free NHS dental treatment, help towards the cost of glasses and transport to
hospital help with housing costs (rent or mortgage interest)
a free TV Licence if you are 75 or over
Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300
Warm Home Discount of £150
A Cold Weather Payment of £25 per day in periods of very cold weather
Extra money if you care for someone (up to £45.60 per week), or if you have a
disability (up to £81.50 per week)
You can apply if you own your own home and may be eligible even if you have some savings.
You have nothing to lose by applying. If you’ve previously been turned down, you can still make
a new claim each year. For more information, or to apply, call 0800 99 1234 or visit
For more help with the cost of living:
The Age UK Advice Line is open 365 days a year, 8am-7pm, on 0800 678 1602.
Citizens Advice East Suffolk can help with Pension Credit, benefits, budgeting, debt and more.
Call 0808 278 7866 (Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm), visit www.caes.org.uk or visit your local office or
outreach venue.
East Suffolk Council’s Community Help Hub offers help with money, including Pension Credit
and other benefits. We can do telephone or face to face appointments, including home visits.
Call 0333 016 2000 and ask for ‘help with money’ or fill in our referral form:
Article 2 [146 words] – wording taken from Gov.uk flyer
Are you over State Pension age, or know someone who is?
Pension Credit tops up pension income and can help with day-to-day living costs.
If you are over State Pension age, you may be eligible to claim Pension Credit, even if you own
your home or have savings. People who claim Pension Credit may also be able to get:
• help with heating costs
• help with rent and Council Tax
• a free TV licence for those aged 75 or over
• help with the cost of NHS services, such as NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs
for hospital appointments
You could be eligible for Pension Credit if your weekly income is below £218.15 or, if you have a
partner who lives with you, £332.95. Qualifying income level may be higher in some
circumstances.
Don’t miss out.
Check your eligibility at www.gov.uk/pension-credit or by calling 0800 99 1234.
The original Gov.uk Flyer can be found at:
advice-and-guidance-for-stakeholders#promoting-pension-credit
under “Posters and flyers you can use to promote Pension Credit”
Article 3 [105 words] – based on the Easy Read “Get Help with Pension
Credit” guide and DWP Pension Credit website
Pension Credit is a benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions. It gives extra money to
people who have reached pensionable age and have a low income. To get Pension Credit as a
single person, your income must not be more than £218.15 a week. To get Pension Credit as a
couple, your total income must not be over £332.95 a week. If your income is higher, you might
still be eligible for Pension Credit if you have a disability, you care for someone, you have
savings or you have housing costs.
Check your eligibility, or apply, at www.gov.uk/pension-credit or call 0800 99 1234.
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