This factsheet summarises the main benefits available to people in retirement from the Department of Work and Pensions or the local council.

Information about Pension Credit – eligibility, rates and how to apply for it.

Pension Credit, is a means-tested benefit for older people who have a relatively low income and have reached the qualifying age. Because it is means-tested, your personal circumstances and the level of your income, savings and any other capital determi

Information about what benefits and tax credits are available, who can claim, how & where to claim, challenging a benefits or tax credit decision and appeals.

A summary of the main features of Pensions Credit, which was introduced on October 2003. It covers the 2 parts, I.e. Guarantee credit, and Savings credit

This information sheet explains what Credit Unions are, how they operate, and the legislation governing them.

About four million older people are entitled to receive Pension Credit to top up their retirement income, yet just under half of those eligible are not claiming it, or are not claiming the right amount. If you think you might be missing out, this factshee

Information about Housing Benefit and other benefits to which people aged 60 and over may be entitled.