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This year’s Universal Credit uplift means that the basic rate of unemployment benefits will go up by more than inflation for the first time since 1983.
This year’s Universal Credit uplift means that the basic rate of unemployment benefits will go up by more than inflation for the first time since 1983. But the real-terms value of unemployment benefit is still 5% lower than in 2010-11. By contrast, State Pension rose by 20% over the same period.
Estimates of take-up report provides estimates of take-up for income-related benefits within the entitled pensioner population.
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/income-related-benefits-estimates-of-take-up-financial-year-ending-2024/income-related-benefits-estimates-of-take-up-financial-year-ending-2024 Pension CreditThe estimates show that: caseload: 6 out of 10 of those entitled to PC claimed the benefit in FYE 202462% of those entitled to Pension Credit claimed the benefit in FYE 2024, which was a decrease from FYE 2023, when 65% claimed the benefit – this difference is not statistically significantexpenditure: 71% of…
Everyone over the State Pension age in England and Wales with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year will benefit from a Winter Fuel Payment this winter.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nine-million-pensioners-to-receive-winter-fuel-payments-this-winter Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments this winter as all pensioners in England and Wales with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year will benefit from a Winter Fuel Payment. This extends eligibility to the vast majority of pensioners, with around 9 million, or over three quarters, benefitting. This threshold is…
Reminder about 21 December deadline to qualify for Winter Fuel Payment
https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit Do you know someone of State Pension Age (66+) on a low income who would welcome extra money and support with heating costs this winter? This could be your customers, service users, a parent, grandparent, friend or neighbour. Pension Credit is worth, on average, over £4,000 per year, and unlocks additional support including…
Death happens – plan for it
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/death-plan/ Death can cause financial tragedies as well as grief. Yet planning for the end isn’t about being morbid. It’s about making crucial financial preparations to lessen the impact when it happens. Our checklist includes tips on wills, inheritance tax, funerals and setting up a Power of Attorney, plus how to have the ‘unpleasant issues’ chat.
State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2024
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/discover/2024/september/state-of-health-and-care-of-older-people-in-england-2024/ Things cannot carry on as they areOur report finds older people are struggling due to insufficient access to high quality NHS treatment, as well as social care, and that the system is under-prepared for population ageing. Age UK publishes a yearly report which analyses the health and care needs of the older population and…
115% Increase in Weekly Pension Credit Claims: April-September 2024
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/weekly-pension-credit-claims-received-from-1-april-2024-to-1-september-2024/weekly-pension-credit-claims-received-from-1-april-2024-to-1-september-2024 Introduction This publication provides ad hoc statistics about the number of weekly pension credit claims received between 1 April 2024 and 1 September 2024. Results We have received around 38,500 Pension Credit claims in the 5 weeks since the announcement on 29th July (which is up to and including w/c 26th August). This is…
Pension Credit toolkit: advice and guidance for stakeholders
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pension-credit-toolkit/pension-credit-toolkit-advice-and-guidance-for-stakeholders This toolkit is designed to provide some ideas and guidance for organisations wishing to encourage pensioners they have dealings with to claim Pension Credit where they might be entitled. We know that many organisations work with pensioners all the time and you do not need us to tell you how to do your job….
Universal Credit if you’re a ‘mixed age couple’ and get Migration Notice letters
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-if-youre-a-mixed-age-couple-and-get-migration-notice-letters If you’re in a couple where one of you is State Pension age, and you get a Migration Notice, you both need to move to Universal Credit as your benefits will end soon.