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Pension Credits
What is the Pension Credit?

The Pension Credit is a type of income for pensioners. The basic state pension will still form the main income, but this is topped up by a means tested Pension Credit.

The rules for working out the Pension Credit (external website) are complicated and depend on your level of income and savings. Claiming the Pension Credit is easier and it is more generous than existing schemes for topping up pensioner's income, such as income support, which the Pension Credit replaces.

If you contact our Housing Benefit Office we will contact the Pension Service for you to arrange a visit.