Watch as Joanna from Independent Age and Jackie from the Money & Pensions Service bust myths about Pension Credit. More people aged 66 or over are eligible than you think and they could be missing out on an average £3,900 per year, as well as additional benefits such as help with living costs and the Winter Fuel Payment (or the equivalent in Scotland). Find out if you, a loved one or a friend can get Pension Credit by checking online: https://ow.ly/geUE50Thibf #PensionCredit #WinterFuelPayment #PensionCreditWeekOfAction
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy.
About us
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is the UK’s largest government department and is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. It administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits, serving around 20 million customers. DWP is responsible for • understanding and dealing with the causes of poverty rather than its symptoms • encouraging people to work and making work pay • encouraging disabled people and those with ill health to work and be independent • providing a decent income for people of pension age and promoting saving for retirement • providing value for money and reducing levels of fraud and error • reducing work-related death and serious injury in workplaces through the Health and Safety Executive DWP is a fast paced organisation which puts leadership at the centre of its transformation journey. The majority of DWP colleagues are part of the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) – providing customer service to DWP’s 20 million customers across the UK. ODP is a thriving, inclusive professional community that supports colleagues and encourages them to learn, develop, grow and progress in their career to reach their full potential.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
External link for Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- London, London
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1948
- Specialties
- Government Department
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Caxton House
London, London SW1H 9NA, GB
Employees at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
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Minister for Pensions Emma Reynolds wants to make sure that pensioners know about all the financial support they are entitled to. Please check that your loved ones know about Pension Credit and help them to find out if they could be eligible to receive this vital support: https://ow.ly/SYTQ50ThBUg #PensionCredit #PensionCreditWeekOfAction
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Can you score like Paul with Pension Credit? To spread the word about the financial support people aged 66 or over could be eligible for, we joined the walking footballers of Barnsley FC to talk Pension Credit. Help someone aged over 66 check their eligibility by calling 0800 99 1234 or by visiting: https://ow.ly/xiMV50TgBWa #PensionCredit #PensionCreditWeekOfAction
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A friend or family member aged 66 or over could benefit from Pension Credit. It provides financial support and they could get additional help such as the Winter Fuel Payment. Check their eligibility now: https://ow.ly/msG450Tfwbl #PensionCredit #WinterFuelPayment #PensionCreditWeekOfAction
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Do you know someone aged 66 or over? They might be missing out on Pension Credit and the extra support it provides such as the Winter Fuel Payment. Encourage them to check today: https://lnkd.in/duMzWFT #PensionCredit #WinterFuelPayment #PensionCreditWeekOfAction
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It's the Pension Credit Week of Action and Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall recommends checking if you, a loved one or a friend could be eligible for Pension Credit. For someone aged 66 or over it could entitle them to the Winter Fuel Payment and other benefits: https://ow.ly/WnLI50Tcu7i #PensionCredit #WinterFuelPayment #PensionCreditWeekOfAction
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Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced an extension to the Household Support Fund for the next six months. If you are in need of help, reach out to your local council to see what support they might be able to offer: https://ow.ly/arZU50TclGI Find out more about the extension to the fund: https://ow.ly/TtO950TclGJ
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The cost of childcare is a huge barrier to work for so many parents, depriving them of the chance to get into work. #UniversalCredit customers can claim back hundreds of pounds a month in childcare costs alongside today's boost to free childcare hours: https://lnkd.in/eYDAzxzr
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The Paralympics begin today in Paris, good luck to the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Paralympic team. #Paris2024 #Paralympics2024