DWP support worth up to £11,000 on offer to state pensioners this winter

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State Pensioners across the UK may be able to claim additional financial aid this winter. With the recent cuts to WInter Fuel Payment, less older people will be eligible for extra support in paying their heating bills.

Despite this, a number of benedits and other actions could boost an eligible person's income significantly. This can include applying for a benefit that helps top-up low incomes which nearly one million pensioners may be eligible for while a simple voluntary payment to national insurance could help push people into the state pension threshold.

Minister for Pensions Emma Reynolds previously remarked: "As we head into the winter months, I want to ensure the most vulnerable in our society are getting the support they need, and that's why we have a range of measures targeted at helping low-income households." A full breakdown on state pension boost can be found below...

Grandparents across the UK could be eligible for a state pension boost of up to £11,000 through Specified Adult Childcare (SACC).