Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 17079

Pension Credit: Social Security Benefits

Tabled: 2 December 2024
Answered: 5 December 2024
Named Day

Question

Mr Gregory Campbell

Democratic Unionist Party — East Londonderry

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

Emma Reynolds
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...
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