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A question on #PensionCredit tabled by Andrew Rosindell on 27-10-2026 has been answered by Torsten Bell. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-10-27/38612
November 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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A question on #PensionCredit #GreaterLondon tabled by Luke Taylor on 27-10-2026 has been answered by Torsten Bell. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-10-27/38626
November 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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Rachael Maskell cites 1.7 million pensioners making difficult choices and 880,000 not claiming pension credit, and calls for action and an impact assessment.

Rachael Maskell (Labour)
House of Commons, 13 October 2026

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November 1, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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A question on #PensionCredit #Essex tabled by James McMurdock on 15-10-2026 has been answered by Torsten Bell. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-10-15/35370
October 23, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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A question on #PensionCredit #Publicity tabled by James McMurdock on 15-10-2026 has been answered by Torsten Bell. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-10-15/35374
October 23, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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A question on #PensionCredit #Publicity tabled by James McMurdock on 15-10-2026 has been answered by Torsten Bell. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-10-15/35367
October 23, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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#ToriesGone840

Let's end Financial Hardship in Later Life | #IndependentAgeUK

We want every older person to be able to afford to live well.

Demand a Govt strategy ensuring every Older Person who needs support like #PensionCredit receives it 👌👇
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Speak up for older people in financial hardship
Too many older people are in financial hardship in where you live. Take action - the UK Government must introduce a benefit take-up strategy.
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October 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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A question on #PensionCredit tabled by James McMurdock on 14-10-2026 has been answered by Torsten Bell. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-10-14/34755
October 21, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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#ToriesGone839

Let's end Financial Hardship in Later Life | #IndependentAgeUK

We want every older person to be able to afford to live well.

Demand a Govt strategy ensuring every Older Person who needs support like #PensionCredit receives it 👌👇
campaigns.independentage.org/page/199977/...
Speak up for older people in financial hardship
Too many older people are in financial hardship in where you live. Take action - the UK Government must introduce a benefit take-up strategy.
campaigns.independentage.org
October 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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A question on #PensionCredit #Polygamy tabled by Mr Peter Bedford on 13-10-2026 has been answered by Torsten Bell. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-10-13/34175
October 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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A question on #PensionCredit tabled by Liam Byrne on 09-10-2026 has been answered by Torsten Bell. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-10-09/32368
October 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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A question on #PensionCredit #HamiltonAndClydeValley tabled by Imogen Walker on 09-10-2026 has been answered by Torsten Bell. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-10-09/31825
October 19, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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State Pensioners at Risk: DWP Requires Bank Account Checks for Benefit Fraud #PensionCredit #DWPcrackdown

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State pensioners on one DWP benefit at risk of having bank account checked
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October 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year as UK launches new benefits drive

#UKNews #Pensioners #StatePension #PensionCredit #CostOfLiving

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Thousands of UK Pensioners Could Be Missing Out on Extra Money
The Government is sending 660,000 leaflets to households in seven areas to encourage eligible pensioners to claim Pension Credit, which can unlock additional help with household bills and other living...
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October 14, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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💷 Get the State Pension? You could also qualify for Pension Credit!

🏡 Own your home? You may still qualify. 💰 Have savings? You may still qualify.

It’s not automatic — check your eligibility today 👇 www.gov.uk/pension-cred...

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An image of a Pension Credit advice leaflet. A caption reads, "Someone you care about could be missing out on Pension Credit. An eligibility check could make a real difference. Eligibility criteria apply. Find out more at www.gov.uk/pension-credit"
October 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Pension Credit Week of Action (12-16 Oct)
Many older people miss out because they think they won't qualify.
🏠 Own your home? 💷 Have savings? 📈 Get a State Pension?
You could still be eligible.
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October 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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1.2 older people are missing on Pension Credit despite being eligible.

This #PensionCredit Week of Action, help the older people you support to access the benefits they need with our free, professional training opportunities:
https://www.independentage.org/get-advice/training-for-professionals
A quote from an Independent Age training participant reads: "Independent Age sessions are really valuable, giving us the knowledge we need to support those who need it the most to know what they are rightly entitled to."
October 12, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Are you, or someone you know, over State Pension age & on a low income?
💷 Pension Credit could provide extra income & open the door to additional financial support. Don't assume you won't qualify - it's worth checking.
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Pension credit - what it is and who can claim it? - Be Clever With Your Cash
What is pension credit and who can claim it? We look at what the different rules are so you can check if you’re eligible to claim.
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October 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Claiming #PensionCredit unlocks other support such as Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. It also opens up eligibility for social tariffs, the Warm Home Discount, cheaper broadband, free TV licenses and lower water bills ⤵️
September 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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#PensionCredit is a tax-free payment for those who:

🔹have reached State Pension age, and
🔹live in Great Britain.

The average Pension Credit payment is over £75 per week – that’s over £3,900 per year.

Pension Credit can also help with things like rent, Council Tax and a FREE TV licence (75+)!

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UK Government poster promoting Pension Credit, featuring a large magenta headline "How do I apply?" with smaller "PENSION CREDIT" at the top and "Pension Credit. Credit where credit’s due." plus the UK Government crest at the bottom. Check eligibility: use the Pension Credit calculator on GOV.UK to see if you qualify and estimate how much you could get; eligibility criteria apply. Step 2: Have the following information ready — National Insurance number; details of any income, savings and investments; and bank details; note that eligibility criteria apply. Step 3 — Apply online: directs users to gov.uk/pension-credit to apply or to call the Pension Credit claim line, with a small note that eligibility criteria apply.
September 20, 2026 at 4:45 AM
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While the financial boost of receiving #PensionCredit alone is great, the additional perks available are where the real value lies.

Taking these into account, the total value unlocked by Pension Credit could be around £10,000 a year per person.

(Figures courtesy of Policy in Practice 2024)
September 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Message us for support with your application for #PensionCredit www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/email-advice or pop in to one of our advice centres.
Email Advice : Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice
Please note that this is to receive advice via email. If you require a telephone or face-to-face service, you should use one of those channels to gain advice instead.
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September 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Don’t be one of the 880,000+ people entitled to Pension Credit who are not receiving it.

✅️ Check your eligibility and apply today.

You could boost your income and unlock extra support and benefits ⤵️

#PensionCredit #PAD26
September 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Pension Credit is a benefit designed to top up the income of those who have reached State Pension age and have a low income.

The average #PensionCredit payment is over £75 per week – that’s over £3,900 per year.
September 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Pension Credit can passport you to help with things like

🏠️ Rent and mortgage interest,
🏛️ Council Tax
📺️ FREE TV licence (75+)
🦷 Free NHS dental treatment and help with glasses or hospital travel costs.

See gov.uk/pension-cred... for more info.

#PensionCredit #Retirement #PAD26
Pension Credit
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM