Pension Credit

Age UK Gloucestershire
Henley House, Barnett Way
Barnwood
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL4 3RT
United Kingdom

Email: helpteam@ageukgloucestershire.org.uk
Telephone: 01452 422660

Pension Credit is a benefit for people over State Pension age which tops up your income if you're struggling to make ends meet.

What is Pension Credit?

This financial support is in place to support people on a low income. The amount you are awarded will top up your income to the amounts shown below. By claiming Pension Credit you will also be entitled to free NHS dental treatment, receive a Cold Weather Payment and may also be entitled to further support.

How much might you receive?

Pension Credit comes in two parts. Depending on your eligibility you may be entitled to one or both parts. The amount also varies depending on whether you are single or in a couple.

Guarantee Credit – this tops up your weekly income to the amounts shown below.
• For a single person £182.60.
• For a couple £278.70.

Savings Credit – this gives you a weekly extra income of the amounts shown below.
• For a single person £14.48.
• For a couple £16.20.

How to apply…

To make your claim you will need to call the Pension Credit claim line on 0800 99 1234.

You’ll need to have the following details to hand:

• Your National Insurance number.
• Your bank account details.
• Information about your income, savings and investments.
• Information about your pension (if you have one).
• Details of any housing costs (such as mortgage, interest payments, service charges) and your partner’s details (if you have a partner).

If you need help making a claim or have any questions, we can arrange for one of our Help Team to guide you through the process. If you would like some support with your application, please contact the team on 01452 422660 between 9am and 5pm and leave us a message, and we will aim to call you back within 3 working days. Our Help Team will call you back Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.