Free Pension Support Guide
Pension Credit may be available to some people over State Pension age who are on a lower income — and it can unlock Council Tax help, a free TV licence if you're over 75, and heating support. Check whether it may be relevant to you.
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More than just a top-up
What Pension Credit Can Unlock
Even a small award — sometimes just a few pounds a week — can open the door to hundreds or thousands of pounds in extra help.
Council Tax Reduction
Guarantee Credit can cut — or completely clear — your Council Tax bill, worth up to £2,000+ a year.
Free TV Licence
If you're 75 or over and receive Pension Credit, your TV licence is free — saving £174.50 every year.
Heating & Housing Help
Warm Home Discount, Cold Weather Payments and help towards rent can all follow a successful claim.
Five Ways to Get Your Benefits Sorted
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.
Apply for Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit or any benefit directly, free, with no fee at any point.
Free, independent, one-to-one help completing benefit forms and understanding your entitlement.
A free, independent benefits calculator covering the full range of UK benefits and grants.
Free advice line and local support specifically for people over State Pension age.
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