Knowsley Council and Citizens Advice Knowsley are working together to make residents aware of financial support they could be entitled to.
Pension Credit is worth, on average, over £4,000 a year and people claiming Pension Credit may automatically be entitled to:
- Apply for a free TV licence if you’re 75 or over
- Get cold weather payments
- Get help with NHS costs if you get the Guarantee Credit part of Pension Credit. This can include prescriptions, dental treatment and glasses
How to claim Pension Credit
You will need the following information ready:
- Your National Insurance number
- Information about your income, savings and investments
- Your bank account details
Call the Pension Credit claim line on 0800 99 1234 or visit Pension Credit: Eligibility – GOV.UK
What is Pension Credit?
It’s a payment to top up your income. You can apply for it when you reach state pension age. How much you could get depends on the value of your current state pension, other income and any savings you may have.
Get help to apply or find out more with Citizens Advice Knowsley
Come along to a drop-in session with Citizens Advice Knowsley to complete your application or find out more. Bring the information you need to apply with you. Sessions are available each week:
Mondays 9:30am – 3:00pm: Huyton office – 27 Cavendish Walk, Huyton L36 9YG
Fridays 9:30am – 3:00pm – Kirkby office – 142 Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby L32 8RX
You can also contact Citizens Advice Knowsley by:
Telephone (adviceline freephone) 0808 278 7839
Email advice@citizensadviceknowsley.org.uk
WhatsApp message 0151 294 6309
Website www.citizensadviceknowsley.org.uk
Attendance Allowance
As well as claiming Pension Credit, if you are sick, disabled or have caring needs you could also apply for Attendance Allowance. It can be worth up to £114.60 per week. Call the Government’s Attendance Allowance free helpline on 0800 731 0122.
Find out more about Pension Credit at: https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit