Health & Lifestyle | Posted on December 11th, 2024 | return to news
Pension credit deadline looms for Dorset residents
People have until 21 December to apply for pension credit, with a local MP and Citizens Advice urging people not to miss the deadline.
With 21 December being the deadline for applying for pension credit, local MP Vikki Slade alongside Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck and Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are urging local people to put in their applications.
Pension credit can provide additional financial support, including the winter fuel payment, boosting income to cover daily living expenses.
Through receiving pension credit, residents may also be eligible for other support such as housing benefit, council tax support, free TV licences and winter fuel payments. It is tax free, and people may be entitled even if they have savings or own their home.
Vikki Slade, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole said: “If you’re of state pension age and are struggling financially, it is really important to check whether you are eligible for pension credit before the deadline. Citizens Advice can help check whether you are eligible and help you to apply.”
Citizens Advice urges people to encourage relatives, friends or neighbours if they think they may be eligible to apply. Call into one of Citizens Advice drop-ins or outreaches to find out more information and how to apply.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents can call into the Bournemouth Civic Centre and Poole Library drop-ins, Monday-Thursday 10am–2.30pm or the Christchurch drop-in, Monday-Friday 9.30am–12.30pm. Alternatively, call the Citizens Advice BCP Adviceline on 0808 278 7939.
East Dorset and Purbeck residents can call into the Wimborne office, Hanham Road, Monday and Wednesday, 10am–12noon or the Wareham office, Mill Lane, Tuesday and Thursday, 10am–12noon. Alternatively call the Citizens Advice Dorset Adviceline on 0800 144 8848.
Or visit their websites for more locations, dates and times:
Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck www.edpcitizensadvice.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole www.citizensadvicebcp.org.uk
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