Participation Allowance is a benefit provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition. Successful claims can result in payments of either £72.65 or £108.55 per week, depending on the level of… Read More »
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published new figures showing that around 12.7 million older people across the UK are now receiving a regular income from the State Pension. This benefit is available to those who have reached the retirement age of 66, as determined by the UK Government, and have paid National… Read More »
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published figures showing that the State Pension Fund currently provides support to approximately 12.7 million older individuals across the UK. To be eligible for the payment, which is available to both men and women who have reached the State Pension age of 66, individuals must have made… Read More »
A grandmother has revealed a ‘little-known’ Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit that boosted her annual income by nearly £4,000. Yvonne Bailey is claiming Pension Credit from the DWP, which she says has made a ‘huge difference’ to her life. This is a benefit specifically for people of state pension age and low income.… Read More »
Women in their 60s and 70s need to receive a £5,000 State Pension repayment before the end of next year. The Treasury recently confirmed that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has begun contacting older people whose National Insurance (NI) records may be affected by missing periods of Home Liability Protection (HRP) in September 2023, and… Read More »