Could you be entitled to pension credit?

Senedd Member Samuel Kurtz is calling on pensioners across the country to check if they are entitled to Pension Credit as soon as possible to ensure they stand the best chance of qualifying for an extra £324 cost of living payment.

There are already 2,170 claimants of Pension Credit in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, however despite this, around a quarter of people who could claim the extra help do not currently do so.

Pension Credit is a top-up for most vulnerable pensioners that is worth an average of £3,500.

As well as a cash top-up to the State Pension, this can help pensioners access other support such as help with housing costs, council tax reduction schemes, heating bills and a free over-75s TV licence.

Pension Credit can be claimed online or over the phone. Information is available on the Gov.UK website www.gov.uk/pension-credit or by calling the Freephone Pension Credit claim line on 0800 99 1234.