To get this support, claimants must be living in either England, Scotland or Wales and be in receipt of the state pension.

Those who are from the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and or Liechtenstein can also get Pension Credit but they need to have settled or pre-settled status in the UK.

While the deadline for either status under the EU Settlement Scheme was June 30, 2021, some people still could be eligible for it and should check the gov.uk website to see if they qualify.

Those who are interested in applying for Pension Credit can begin their claim up to four months before they hit the state pension age.

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