Are you missing out on Pension Credit?

24 Aug 2019
Dean Crofts

Research by Independent Age has shown many thousands of pensioners are not claiming Pension Credit.

It is estimated almost 2,000 pensioners in Bedford and Kempston parliamentary constituency are not claiming and missing out of £5,479,768. It is also beleived 1,179 pensioners in Mid Bedfordshire and 1,353 pensioners in North East Bedfordshire.

Bedford Borough Pension and Benefits spokesperson Councillor Dean Crofts said "It is ridiculous so many pensioners are losing out on money they are entitled to. I would encourage everyone who can claim Pensions Credit to do so."

To find out more about claiming Pension Credit please call the Claim Line on 0800 991234 and have your National Insurance number and your bank account details to hand as well as information about income, savings and investments.

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