Tag: Housing Benefit
DWP State Pensioners rent help available – unless savings tops key limit
Local councils can provide extra help with rent payments for some eligible people, as long as they have less than a set amount in savings …
Over 66s may qualify for these benefits if missing out on Winter Fuel Payments
Millions of pensioners will become eligible for Winter Fuel Payments under the new rules, but there are many other benefits for those over state pension age going unclaimed …
DWP ‘hundreds of questions’ for elderly to get financial support, charity warns
New research has found that an older person applying for financial help could take four hours with professional help to complete the forms …
Millions warned not to ignore DWP letter as benefit changes given deadline
Benefit claimants could face payment losses in the forthcoming months unless they act swiftly, as the Department for Work and Pensions ramps up its operations. …
DWP confirms plans to merge two major benefits
A new system will see two major benefits merged together as the DWP works to streamline the support system for some pensioners …
Pension warning as 294,000 over 66 missing out on £4,400 free cash
In his weekly email, the Money Saving Expert went through the £23 billion in unclaimed benefits, including attendance allowance and council tax support. …
DWP to write to over-66s who could claim Pension Credit – and it’s easier than you think
The DWP is set to write to a specific group of over 66s who could claim Pension Credit, yet have not done so, to encourage them to apply for the benefit …
