Claiming all benefits: More money in your pocket

It's easy to feel sad when, after working hard all our lives we can't afford the small things, such as a treat for our grandchildren, or a simple cup of coffee when we go out.

But every year, up to £5 billion in Pension Credit, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefits is going unclaimed by older people.

Other entitlements are also unclaimed - especially Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance.

So why do we choose not to claim our money?   We can list different causes but there are two barriers that are the most difficult to over come.

1. Perceived eligibility

We assume we are not eligible because we have some savings or we own a house.

 Look at our posters and find out if you could be eligible for Pension Credit (PDF 383KB)

2. Pride

We are too proud to claim what is rightfully ours.

  Look at our posters featuring real-life case studies (PDF 1MB)

Age Cymru wants to break barriers and destroy myths about benefits and we're asking everybody who cares to help us.

 IG43 More money in your pocket - April 2012 (PDF 335 KB)

 IG43 Mwy o arian yn eich poced - Ebrill 2012 (PDF 1008 KB)

Find out about the 'Let's Talk Money' scheme 

Cick on the video below to see how our sister charities Age UK Darlington and Age UK North Tyneside worked with GPs in their area to help older people claim what is rightfully theirs.

   Find out more about this campaign