Pension credit: Neath Port Talbot campaign nets pensioners £250k

With energy bills increasing next month, charity Neath Port Talbot Age Connects, which supports older people to apply for benefits, is supportive of the campaign.

“Anything that enables people to claim what they have a right to claim for is welcome,” said trustee Katrin Shaw.

“People don’t have anything to lose and it could make a real difference to people’s lives over the winter period if they find they are eligible for pension credit.”

A DWP spokesperson said: “This month we launched our Pension Credit Week of Action and joined forces with charities, broadcasters and local authorities to encourage pensioners to check their eligibility and apply.

“Five weeks since the Chancellor’s announcement about changes to Winter Fuel Payments, we saw a 115% increase in claims. We urge anyone who thinks they may be entitled to Pension Credit to check their eligibility now.”