Don’t miss vital top-up

RETIREES are being urged to check if they are eligible for pension credit.

This vital perk boosts a single pensioner’s weekly income to £ 182.60 and £278.70 for a couple. It is also a valuable gateway to other help, such as a free TV licence if you are over 75.

But up to one million households are missing out.

So the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced today’s ‘day of action’ to raise awareness. Visit gov.uk/pensioncredit-calculator or call 0800 99 1234.