The charity has calculated that the amount of money that has been set aside for older people on a low income is large enough to pay the annual average energy bills for 454,000 UK households
Independent Age recently delivered an overdue invoice for over £1.1 billion to the UK Government, to highlight the massive amount of Pension Credit that is still going unclaimed by hundreds of thousands of pensioners across the country. .
At the time of publication, the report suggested an estimated 850,000 eligible people are missing out on the benefit. Pension Credit is an important lifeline for many people in later life and is more vital than ever as the cost of living remains high. The entitlement tops up income and opens the door to many other life-changing benefits, including free NHS dental treatment and Council Tax discounts.
Ms Vine added that the Independent Age helpline regularly receives calls from anxious older people who are being forced to make decisions that can have a serious impact on their mental and physical health. People can check their eligibility for Pension Credit using the online calculator here or by calling the Pension Credit helpline on 0800 99 1234.
What is Pension Credit? Pension Credit currently gives 1.4 million people across the UK extra money to help with living costs if they are over State Pension age and on a low income.
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