Did you know there are other benefits you can claim if you are in receipt of Pension Credit?
PENSION CREDIT - Are you missing out? CLICK HERE to link you to the Government Pension Credit Estimate Calculator to find out if you can claim it.
CLICK HERE for more information about Pension Credit and minimum income figures.
If you receive the Pension Credit Guarantee, you and your partner can also get:
Free NHS Prescriptions, Free dental treatment, free NHS sight test, Vouchers to help with the cost of glasses, free NHS wigs and fabric supports, help with necessary travel costs to hospital if you are going for NHS treatment. NB before you are treated you should tell the doctor, dentist, optitcian, appliance contractor or hospital receptionist that you are entitled to help. You then produce your letter confirming you are getting guarantee credit. If you are on a low income or on some other benefits you may also be entitled to help with health costs. Phone Patient Services on 0845 850 11 66 for more information.
Did you know you may be able to receive other help and support?
Help from your council or the Social Services or Social Work Department:
Bus Fares, home help, day centres and social clubs, meals on wheels, special housing, special equipment and adapting your home, help with care home fees for people entering care, laundry, fitting a telephone or television (in special circumstances), Contact your council, The Social Services or Social Work Department for more information.
Attendance Allowance; For people age 65 or over who need alot of help with personal care because of a physical or mental illness or disability paid in addition to Pension Credit. CLICK HERE for more information
Community Care Grants - are to help you live independently in the community. You can get money for things like: Furniture, bedding and clothing, Removal expenses and storage charges, visiting someone who is ill, going to a relatives funeral. CLICK HERE for more information
Help with paying for where you live - If you pay rent or Council Tax you may get help from your local council while you are getting Pension Credit. This help is called Housing Benefit and Council Tax Credit.
The Community Legal Service Fund (Formerly Legal Aid) - provides financial support to people who cannot afford legal advice services. CLICK HERE for more information.
Information taken from INF 2 Pension Credit Information Sheet 06/09 - please see the Direct.Gov Website for up to date information and other benefit information CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE for more information about Pension Credit and minimum income figures.
If you receive the Pension Credit Guarantee, you and your partner can also get:
Free NHS Prescriptions, Free dental treatment, free NHS sight test, Vouchers to help with the cost of glasses, free NHS wigs and fabric supports, help with necessary travel costs to hospital if you are going for NHS treatment. NB before you are treated you should tell the doctor, dentist, optitcian, appliance contractor or hospital receptionist that you are entitled to help. You then produce your letter confirming you are getting guarantee credit. If you are on a low income or on some other benefits you may also be entitled to help with health costs. Phone Patient Services on 0845 850 11 66 for more information.
Did you know you may be able to receive other help and support?
Help from your council or the Social Services or Social Work Department:
Bus Fares, home help, day centres and social clubs, meals on wheels, special housing, special equipment and adapting your home, help with care home fees for people entering care, laundry, fitting a telephone or television (in special circumstances), Contact your council, The Social Services or Social Work Department for more information.
Attendance Allowance; For people age 65 or over who need alot of help with personal care because of a physical or mental illness or disability paid in addition to Pension Credit. CLICK HERE for more information
Community Care Grants - are to help you live independently in the community. You can get money for things like: Furniture, bedding and clothing, Removal expenses and storage charges, visiting someone who is ill, going to a relatives funeral. CLICK HERE for more information
Help with paying for where you live - If you pay rent or Council Tax you may get help from your local council while you are getting Pension Credit. This help is called Housing Benefit and Council Tax Credit.
The Community Legal Service Fund (Formerly Legal Aid) - provides financial support to people who cannot afford legal advice services. CLICK HERE for more information.
Information taken from INF 2 Pension Credit Information Sheet 06/09 - please see the Direct.Gov Website for up to date information and other benefit information CLICK HERE