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Pension Credit: Social Security Benefits

Commons · Question 17079 · Tabled 2 Dec 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 5 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what benefits would a successful applicant for Pension Credit potentially be eligible for in addition to the Winter Fuel Payment.

Answer

Answered by Emma Reynolds, 5 Dec 2024

In addition to the Winter Fuel Payment, Pension Credit provides access to a number of other benefits and support including: o help with rent via Housing Benefit;o a Council Tax reduction;o Cold Weather Payments and other help from the Social Fund includin...