Are you one of thousands of people across Manchester missing out on Pension Credit?
It's not just Pension Credit you could be missing out on. You may be missing out on the other benefits you could get if you receive it, too. Such as:
- Housing Benefit if you rent the property you live in
- Winter Fuel Payment
- Support for Mortgage Interest if you own the property you live in
- a Council Tax discount
- a free TV licence if you’re aged 75 or over
- help with NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments, if you get a certain type of Pension Credit
- help with your heating costs through the Warm Home Discount Scheme
- a discount on the Royal Mail redirection service if you’re moving house
Visit the charity Independent Age's website; or call them for a free benefits check on 0800 319 6789 to see what you could be eligible for.
Before calling, you’ll need:
- your National Insurance number
- information about your income, including your pensions
- details of your savings and investments
- your bank account details.
Scam text warning concerning winter benefit provision
We are aware some residents are reporting receiving scam texts claiming to be from the Home Office or the website gov.uk and these scams are causing concern as they ask for people’s personal data such as bank account details.
The council will never contact you via random texts or unexpected calls to ask for personal data such as banking details. If you think you have received a scam text please report it to Action Fraud UK using their online reporting tool or call Action Fraud UK on 0300 123 2040, lines open Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm.