Guide

Check if you're entitled to pension credits

Publication date
6 June 2025

Who could get Pension Credits

If you or someone you know is over the State Pension age, you may be entitled to Pension Credit.

Thousands of pensioners in Renfrewshire are missing out by not claiming Pension Credit, which can boost income on average up to £3,900 per year.

Pension Credit can be backdated by up to 3 months.

Other advantages of claiming Pension Credits

Pension Credits gives you access to:

  • help with rent and Council Tax
  • a free TV Licence for those aged 75 or over
  • help with the cost of NHS services, such as NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments.

Other benefits you may be entitled to

Other benefits you might be entitled to receive include:

  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Reduction
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Funeral Support Payment
  • Discretionary Housing Payment.

Both The Council's Advice Works and Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau can also help people of any age get advice on money, the cost of living, energy bills and much more.

See where to get money and benefits advice.

Where to get advice about Pension Credits and other benefits

Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau and the Council's Advice Works team both have appointments with impartial advisors. These usually last an hour and take place over the phone.

Book an appointment online (Advice Renfrewshire)

Appointments can also be made by calling Advice Works on 0300 300 1238 or Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau on 0141 889 2121.