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<p>The Government put in place a broad range of measures to help everyone financially
during the Pandemic. For those who cannot work, the benefit system continues to provide
a strong safety net. Support is available to those who are unable to work or are on
a low income but are not eligible to pensioner benefits because of their age.</p><p>
</p><p>For those who have reached their State Pension age, Pension Credit also provides
invaluable financial support for the most vulnerable. We continue to use every opportunity
to encourage pensioners to check their eligibility and make a claim. Earlier this
year, over 11 million pensioners in Great Britain received information about Pension
Credit in the leaflet accompanying their annual State Pension up-rating letter. And
on 16 June as part of a media day of action on Pension Credit, DWP joined forces with
Age UK as well as the BBC to help reach, via national and local media, older people
who may be reticent about claiming it.</p>
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