DWP alert: check for benefit changes

Check if you can get more DWP benefits.

Families should check if they can get more money. Experts say people should see if they can get more DWP help.

Many people do not know they can get extra benefits. They might get PIP or Pension Credit. Pension Credit is worth over £4,000 per year.

Some people think they cannot get benefits because of their income or savings. There is a stigma around older people getting extra help.

Many people do not check if they can get benefits. Pension Credit can give you up to £238 per week.

Check if you can get more DWP benefits.

You might get extra money if you care for someone or have a disability. You can also get a free TV licence if you are 75 or older.

If you have a lot of savings, it can affect your benefits. You do not need to be getting your state pension to get this benefit.

You should check again if you were not eligible before. Your situation can change quickly, like if you lose your job.

If you lose your job or your hours are cut, you might be able to get benefits. Your health might also get worse.

If your health gets worse, you might be able to get PIP. PIP helps with the costs of living with a health condition.

PIP is not based on your income or savings. It can help with the costs of living with a disability.

You can get different amounts of PIP depending on your condition. The most you can get is £194.60 per week.

You should check if you can get benefits when your life changes. This can happen when you have a big change in your life.

If you have a child or get divorced, you might be able to get more benefits. You should check what you are entitled to when your life changes.

There are tools online that can help you figure out what benefits you can get. One option is the Better Off Calculator.

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