Silverwings Benefits Ltd is an independent, paid-for service — we are not the DWP, HMRC, your local council, or any government department, and we have no affiliation with any of them. You can apply for these benefits yourself, for free, on the official GOV.UK benefits pages. Free help is also available from Citizens Advice or Turn2us.
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Free Benefits Discovery Guide
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£24.1 Billion Goes Unclaimed Every Year.
One simple check covers Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit for 67+ households — benefits we can offer personal guidance and support on — plus Universal Credit if you’re under 67, and links for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Warm Home Discount, a free TV licence, single-person discount and broadband/water social tariffs.
We’ll help you understand exactly what you may be missing, in plain English. Get it done in minutes: no fuss, no upfront payment, no card details, no worries.
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Every benefit we help with can be applied for yourself, completely free, or with free help from a charity. Nobody has to pay to claim what they’re entitled to — that’s always your choice.
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Silverwings helps you claim Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit directly — for everything else below, we'll point you exactly where to apply. Every check is completely free.
Attendance Allowance
Extra money if you need help with personal care or supervision due to a health condition or disability.
Check NowPension Credit
Tops up your weekly income and can unlock Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and more.
Check NowCouncil Tax Reduction
Means-tested help towards your council tax bill, on top of any other discounts you already get.
Apply on GOV.UKHousing Benefit
Help towards your rent if you're on a low income or receiving certain other benefits.
Apply on GOV.UKWarm Home Discount
A one-off discount off your electricity bill for eligible pensioners and low-income households.
Check on GOV.UKFree TV Licence
If you're 75 or over and receiving Pension Credit, your TV Licence could be free.
Check EligibilitySingle-Person Discount
25% off your council tax bill if you're the only adult living in your home.
Learn More on GOV.UKSocial Tariffs
Discounted broadband and water bills if you're on a qualifying means-tested benefit.
Compare TariffsUniversal Credit
A monthly payment for people on a low income or out of work, whatever your age. We estimate what you could get and point you to Child Benefit and PIP too.
Check NowCarer's Allowance
If you spend 35+ hours a week caring for someone getting a disability benefit, you could be owed this — even if it only unlocks other help at a nil rate.
Apply on GOV.UKDLA for Children
A separate, non-means-tested benefit for a child under 16 who needs extra looking after or has walking difficulties because of a disability or health condition.
Apply on GOV.UKWe’re growing what we can offer personal guidance and support on. Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit are live today — Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and PIP are coming soon. Everything above stays free to check either way.
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