09/10/2026
Dear Friends,
Here's a message from the DWP:
Kind Regards - Sonny
Pension Credit Week
A message from DWP:
Pension Credit Week of Action – 12-16 October 2026
This year’s Pension Credit Week of Action aims to challenge some of the common misconceptions that stop people claiming Pension Credit. Many people mistakenly believe that owning a home, being employed, having savings or receiving a private pension automatically makes them ineligible. It doesn’t. As a result, many people of State Pension age who could be entitled to Pension Credit never make a claim. Here are some of the common myths:
• Own your home? You may still be eligible for Pension Credit. Home ownership is not taken into account when entitlement is calculated.
• Have savings? You could still qualify if you have savings. The first £10,000 of savings is ignored. For every £500 of savings above £10,000, DWP assumes you have an extra £1 a week in income when calculating your Pension Credit entitlement.
• Receive State Pension? Pension Credit is paid in addition to your State Pension and could provide extra financial support.
• Think it happens automatically? Pension Credit is not paid automatically. People need to check their eligibility on GOV.UK and make a claim.
Please help us spread these important messages by sharing them with your members and communities and by sharing posts from the official DWP Facebook channel across your social media networks.
By sharing this information, you could encourage someone to check their eligibility and access support they may otherwise miss out on.
To find out more about Pension Credit and how to apply, visit:
• www.gov.uk/pension-credit/what-youll-get
• www.gov.uk/pension-credit/how-to-claim
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
