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Sir Geoffrey Cox KC MP
Torridge and Tavistock

Geoffrey welcomes campaign to boost take-up of pension credit in Torridge and West Devon

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Monday, 16 May, 2022
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Geoffrey has welcomed a new Conservative campaign to boost the take-up of Pension Credit in Torridge and West Devon as part of wider support with the cost of living.

Pension Credit is a top up for our most vulnerable pensioners that is worth an average of £3,300. As well as a cash top up to the State Pension, it is a passport to a suite of other benefits such as help with housing costs, council tax reduction schemes, heating bills and a free over-75s TV licence.

There are already 2659 claimants of Pension Credit in Torridge and West Devon but it is known that around 25 per cent of people who could claim the extra help do not currently do so.

To help, the Conservative Government has launched a major campaign to encourage eligible pensioners, as well as those who care for and support older people, to access the help they are entitled to.

Pensions Minister Guy Opperman has written to local newspapers across the country and the Department for Work and Pensions will send leaflets to 11 million pensioners. A high-profile media day will also take place on 15 June 2022.

Pension Credit can be claimed online, by telephone or by post. Information is available on Gov.UK website www.gov.uk/pension-credit or by calling the Freephone Pension Credit claim line on 0800 99 1234.

Commenting, Geoffrey said:

“It is great news that 2659 pensioners in Torridge and West Devon already claim Pension Credit, but it is important for everyone else in our area to claim all the help they are entitled to.

“That is why the Conservative Government has launched a major campaign to encourage eligible pensioners, as well as those who care for and support older people, to access the help they are entitled to.

“This will ensure that eligible pensioners know what support is available and will help people prepare and save for later life.”

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