DWP could pay older people with arthritis up to £358 every month on top of State Pension

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates that up to one million pensioner households across the UK may be entitled to Pension Credit, but are not claiming the benefit. Pension Credit can help top-up retirement income, even if someone already receives a pension or has another source of regular payments.

retirement can never start too early, especially as fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a financial and economic impact on households and businesses across the country. State Pension is a benefit payment which often becomes a person's main source of income during their retirement years.

State Pension provides essential financial support every month for around 12.6 million people across the UK, including 981,399 Scots and for some, it is their only source of income during their retirement years. This regular payment is delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which increased to 66 for both men and women in October 2020.

despite the ongoing uncertainty around holidays, 11.6 million Brits are planning to travel abroad between now and the end of the year, with a collective spend of £14.8 billion. September is set to see a holiday surge, with 4.1 million people planning a trip abroad this month.

State Pension provides essential financial support every month for around 12.6 million people across the UK, including 981,399 Scots. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women.

UK Government is being urged to "bring clarity" soon on the future of the State Pension triple lock after reports suggested that a decision on the rule, which is used to uprate pensions, is to be made this week. Helen Morrissey, senior pensions and retirement analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: "Any decision needs to take account of the needs of both pensioners and taxpayers.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit many people have heard of or read about, but may not be sure who it can help or how to apply, especially if it's for a loved one or family member with a cognitive condition. The biggest misunderstanding around PIP is that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will only award the benefit to people with outwardly visible physical, long-term health conditions or disabilities.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age who need help with daily living tasks or getting around outside the home as a result of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition. If someone is already receiving PIP when they reach State Pension age, this will carry on and if someone is already getting Disability Living Allowance (DLA), they will be invited to apply for it.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are at risk of losing access to their money from December, if it currently goes into a Post Office Card account (POCa). POCa has been a way for benefit claimants to collect their cash since 2003 and was introduced to provide a “simple” banking facility for those without access to regular bank accounts.

Sign up to the MyTameside newsletter here to keep abreast of what's happening in your neighbourhood

Sign up to FREE email alerts from our Money Saving Club Newsletter

spending often has to start with the luxuries and that includes make-up and beauty products but it doesn't have to mean missing out.Bloggers and money-saving beauty gurus have plenty of tips for keeping costs to a minimum and making what you do buy go a long way!Keeping a list of your essentials, sticking to it and waiting for the best deals is one of the most popular tips but there are also ways to keep up to date with the latest trends and products.

State Pension payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) recently said retired people could see their State Pension payouts rise by as much as 8% from April 2022 due to the UK Government's triple lock guarantee.

Bank Holiday that will mean earlier payments coming through for thousands of people receiving benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Sign up to FREE email alerts from our Money Saving Club Newsletter

State Pension provides essential financial support every month for around 12.6 million people across the UK, including 981,399 Scots. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women.

State Pension provides essential financial support every month for around 12.6 million people across the UK, including 981,399 Scots. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women.