Martin offered practical tips to those in need, highlighting six important areas
He said:"Pension credit is an income top-up and a gateway benefit. It both gives you income, and it means you're entitled to lots of other benefits. And one of those is the cost of living payments. Now, there's one of £301 being made at the moment, and if you get pension credit by this Friday, then you get that £301 as well as your pension credit."
Martin said:"You can do it when you're applying for pension credit the first time. Or if you already get pension credit and you're struggling with your rent, then apply at your local council for housing benefit as well."Martin Lewis urges over 66s to check 'vital benefit' eligibility or risk losing out on 'thousands'Susanna said:"Three million people missing out on support that could get them more than £1,000 a year.
An estimated 500,000 are eligible for carers' allowance but are missing out on up to £4,000 each year. Martin said you have to complete more than 35 hours a week unpaid to qualify. He said to inquire about carers' credit if you receive under 35 hours each week, and, although those eligible won't receive any cash, they may secure national insurance credits that will help towards their state pensions.6: Water social tariffs
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