Including Hertfordshire Welfare Assistance Scheme.
Around a third of eligible pensioners don’t claim Pension Credit, often because they don't know they can or that they need to.
Pension Credit calculator – find out if you’re eligible and how much you could get. Alternatively, call 0800 99 1234.
Pension Credit tops up:
- your weekly income to at least £227.10 from April 2025 if single
- your joint weekly income to at least £346.60 from April 2025 if you have a partner
There are also much larger amounts available if, for example, you are severely disabled, a carer or looking after children. See Pension Credit: What you'll get.