https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/meanstested/Recent content in meanstested on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 09 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/state-pensioners-can-claim-up-to-3638-extra-from-dwp-alongside-pension-credit/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/state-pensioners-can-claim-up-to-3638-extra-from-dwp-alongside-pension-credit/State pensioners on low incomes who are caring for children or vulnerable young people may be eligible to receive an additional weekly payment of £69.98, an increase from the previous £67.42, starting April 6. Over the course of a year, this could amount to an extra £3,638.96 on top of their existing Pension Credit entitlement. Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit designed to boost weekly income for individuals over the State Pension age with low household earnings.