Help for Households
The Help for Households campaign brings together over 40 support schemes that you may be able to access depending on eligibility. There are also online tools for you to check the support you might be eligible for and how to access it.
You can access our interactive map, which shares free and affordable events taking place. If you have any events you would like to include, share your events by completing a short form (opens in new window).
Pension Credit
Pension Credit has two parts Guaranteed Credit and Savings Credit. A person may be able to get one or both parts depending on their circumstamces. The type of Pension Credit you get may affect which passported benefits you may automatically get.
Four ways Pension Credit helps pensioners save -
- Housing costs - Pension Credit can help with certain housing costs. Eligible pensioners might also qualify for a Local Council Tax Reduction to lower their council tax bill, Housing Benefit if they're renting, or Support for Mortgage Interest if they own their home.
- Energy bills - Pension Credit unlocks access to additional energy support. Eligible pensioners could receive the Warm Home Discount to reduce electricity costs and Cold Weather Payments during particularly cold spells.
- Health and wellbeing - Pension Credit can provide access to essential NHS services. This includes dental treatment and help with transport costs for hospital appointments.
- TV Licence - Pensioners aged 75 and over who are eligible for Pension Credit qualify for a free TV Licence.
Apply for Pension Credit (opens in a new window)