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More money in your pocket

More money in your pocket

Every year, it's estimated that more than £200m worth of Pension Credit and other state benefits goes unclaimed by older people in Wales. The Age Cymru Partnership can help make sure you're not missing out.

Are you claiming everything you're entitled to? We can help ensure you're not missing out. We have information below on some of the various benefits you may be able to claim. Our online benefits calculator can help you quickly and easily find out what you could be claiming and our Money Money in Your Pocket guide has a range of information about benefits and entitlements.

Have a conversation with us and we’ll support you to check you’re claiming everything you’re entitled to.

Attendance Allowance

If you have a disability or illness that means you might need extra help at home you might be able to get Attendance Allowance. This benefit is for people over the state pension age.

Carer's Allowance

Carer's Allowance is the main welfare benefit to help carers. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a carer, it's worth checking if Carer’s Allowance could help you.

Housing Benefit

If you’re on a low income and struggling to cover your rent, you could claim Housing Benefit.

Pension Credit

Pension Credit can give you some extra money in retirement. If you’re struggling to make ends meet, claiming Pension Credit could help.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

If you need help with daily activities or getting around because of a long-term illness or disability, you may be eligible for PIP. This benefit is for people under the state pension age.

The Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS)

Your local authority’s CTRS provides help with Council Tax bills for people on low incomes.

Are you entitled to extra money?

Our online benefits calculator can help you quickly and easily find out what you could be claiming.

Get a free benefits check

More money in your pocket guide

A huge amount of state benefits go unclaimed. A little extra money can go a long way, so why not see what you could be entitled to?

More money in your pocket (PDF, 602 KB)

We're here to help

We offer support and advice through Age Cymru Advice. If you want to talk to someone directly, in Welsh or English, call us on 0300 303 44 98 charged at local rate (open between 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday - Friday). Email us at advice@agecymru.org.uk

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