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Benefits and allowances
Pension Credit
If your income is below a minimum level that is set by Government each year you may be entitled to a top up payment called Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.
If you are receiving Attendance Allowance or are caring for someone who is, even if your income is above the minimum level, you may still be entitled to some Pension Credit Guarantee Credit as the minimum income levels that apply to people in these circumstances are higher.
If you are entitled to Pension Credit Guarantee Credit you will automatically have full entitlement to Housing and Council Tax Benefit.
In addition to the Pension Credit Guarantee Credit has a separate component called Savings Credit. This can be paid on top of the Guarantee Credit or on its own if your income is over the minimum set levels.
Information about Pension Credit and how to claim can be found on the benefit information centre.
