The latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics show that in 2021, 3.3 million people aged 65 years and over were living alone in England and Wales, with around 337,000 single pensioner households recorded in Scotland.
Navigating the ongoing cost of living crisis can be challenging for any household, but for older people on their own it’s essential that they are claiming all the additional financial support they are entitled to.
The most under-claimed benefit, specifically aimed at helping older people - singles and couples - on a low income, is Pension Credit.
More than one million older people across Great Britain, including over 127,000 living in Scotland, are currently receiving the means-tested benefit that could provide nearly £4,000 in extra support during the year ahead.
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