What is Pension Credit and how much financial support is paid out per week?

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Older people are being urged to check whether they are eligible for Pension Credit as the Department for Work and Pensions joins forces with charities and broadcasters to raise awareness of a scheme worth as much as £3,500 a year per person. As part of its awareness drive, the DWP has also announced a forthcoming “Invitation to Claim” initiative that will see households that are potentially eligible and already in receipt of Housing Benefit across 10 local authorities sent letters encouraging them to apply for Pension Credit. Taking receipt of even a small Pension Credit award has the added benefit of opening the door to other support measures you may be eligible for, including help with housing costs, council tax, heating bill and cost of living support payments. Anyone with a severe disability can get an additional £76.40 a week of Pension Credit if they qualify for the daily living component of PIP or, for that matter, AA, the middle or highest rate from the care component of the DLA, an Armed Forces Independence Payment or the daily living component of the ADP at the standard or enhanced rate.