If you are of State Pension age (aged 66 years or older) and are on a low income, you may be entitled to extra money and support with heating costs.
Pension Credit is worth on average £3,900 per year and unlocks additional support including Winter Fuel Payments, help with Council Tax, NHS dental care and, for those over 75, a free TV licence.
Thanks to the Pension Credit backdating rules, it is possible to apply for Pension Credit and have the claim backdated by up to 3 months as long as there is entitlement during that time. This means that the latest date to apply and still qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment is 21 December 2024.
For further information about Pension Credit please visit www.gov.uk/pension-credit