Find out about the support available specifically for older people and pensioners.
Pension Credit
If you are state pension age and on a low income, you may be able to get Pension Credit to help towards your living costs. This is different to your state pension and does not affect it.
If you already get Pension Credit, you may be able to get other support to help you with the cost of living.
Cold Weather Payment
You could get £25 for each 7 day period of very cold weather between 1 November and 31 March 2024.
If you are eligible, you will receive this payment automatically. If you have not received your payment, please
contact the Pension Service.
GOV.UK Eligibility Checker
You can use the GOV.UK eligibility checker to find out if you are eligible for benefits or financial support.
Attendance Allowance
If you are state pension age and have care needs, you could be eligible for Attendance Allowance to cover the cost of your care.
The amount you get will depend on your disability or care needs.
Personal Independence Payment
If you are under state pension age and have a disability or care needs, you may be eligible for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) to help with living costs.
PIP is paid in two parts, and the payments you receive depend on your disability and care needs.
Find out if you are eligible and make a claim for
PIP.
Help with your rent
If you are state pension age, or live in supported or temporary accommodation, you could get Housing Benefit to help you with the cost of your rent.