Pension Credit
Pension Credit 'tops up' your weekly income. Those over 65 could also be eligible for savings credit.
As Pension Credit rates have risen by more than State Retirement Pension rates, even if your income was too high to claim last year, you may now be able to claim.
This information is taken from our advice leaflet 'Can You Claim It?'.
The information in this section covers people who are aged 60 or over and live in the UK. If you are under 60 or normally live outside the UK it will not apply to you.This section does not apply to people living in care homes. For information on financial help if you do live in a care home, see our information on 'Paying for Your Care Home'.