| answer text |
<p>Four months before people reach State Pension age, the Department writes, inviting
them to claim their State Pension. An information leaflet about the State Pension
is enclosed with that letter; it provides details of how to claim Pension Credit.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The easiest way for customers to claim Pension Credit is by
telephone removing the need to complete lengthy application forms; they can also claim
Housing Benefit at the same time, and are advised of Pension Credit when they claim
their State Pension.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>DWP has also introduced a web-based
Pension Credit toolkit at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pension-credit-toolkit"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pension-credit-toolkit</a></p><p>
</p><p>Its purpose is to provide customer representative organisations with all the
information needed in order to talk to pensioners about Pension Credit and other benefits
they may be entitled to such as Attendance Allowance. In partnership with Age UK,
local authorities and other groups, a structured campaign was undertaken to create
awareness of the Toolkit amongst those who support our customers.</p><p> </p>
|
|
