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Find out how much State Pension you could get (your forecast), when you could get it and how you could increase it
Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if…
You must live in England, Scotland or Wales and have reached State Pension…
Pension Credit tops up: your weekly income to £218.15 if you’re single…
Before you apply for Pension Credit, check if you’re eligible. When you…
You need to report changes to you and your partner’s personal and…
Get an estimate of how much Pension Credit you may be entitled to
Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility
How to get and claim your State Pension, State Pension age - for men born on or after 6 April 1951 and women born on or after 6 April 1953.
Contact the Pension Service about State Pension eligibility, claims, payments and complaints, and to update your details (such as your address or bank details)
How to claim the basic State Pension and how it's calculated - for men born before 6 April 1951 and women born before 6 April 1953.
Some older people can get free travel on local buses - contact your council to check your eligibility and apply for a bus pass
National Insurance contributions you can choose to pay when you have a gap in your National Insurance record.
Check if you were contracted out of the Additional State Pension and what it means for your State Pension
Who can get National Insurance credits and how to apply or when to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions.
Carer's Credit helps carers fill gaps in your National Insurance record to help you qualify for the State Pensions and other benefits - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim
International Pension Centre contact details for pension enquiries if you've lived or worked abroad
How to claim State Pension if you're overseas - payment, tax, change of circumstances - contact the International Pension Centre
Home Responsibilities Protection ran between 1978 and 2010 to help protect your State Pension - National Insurance credits, what you'll get, eligibility and applying.
Additional State Pension, also known as the State Second Pension or SERPS, is extra money on top of your basic State Pension.
Taking up your State Pension later - what you'll get, how to defer, extra State Pension and lump sum payment.
Plan your retirement income - State Pension, improve your pension, pay National Insurance, check your State Pension age
Future Pension Centre contact details - for pension forecasts, statements, advice and enquiries.
Taking early retirement can affect the pension and benefits you get
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