Money matters

Are you eligible for Pension Credit?

If you are over State Pension age and on a low income, you may be eligible for Pension Credit.

If you get Pension Credit, you may also access other support such as Housing Benefit, Winter Fuel Payment, Support for Mortgage Interest and more.

Further information about Pension Credit is below:

If you are over State Pension age and on a low income, you may be able to claim Pension Credit, even if you own your home or have savings.

You could be eligible for Pension Credit if your weekly income is below £218.15 or, if you have a partner who lives with you, £332.95 (the qualifying income level may be higher in some circumstances).

If you feel that you may meet these criteria and have not recently made an application for Pension Credit we would encourage you to do so.

You can check if you should be receiving Pension Credit by visiting the Government's web site at www.gov.uk/pension-credit or by ringing 0800 99 1234 (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm).

Open Arms Community Support Hubs

RotherFed are offering new community-based drop-in session through the Open Arms Community Support Hubs. 

A range of local voluntary and community groups, including RotherFed, Citizens Advice, Laser Credit Union, and Voluntary Action Rotherham, have partnered to develop and deliver a co-ordinated response to support communities most affected by the cost of living crisis.

See information about the drop-in sessions

Help for Households

In response to the cost of living crisis, the government has also launched a campaign to let everyone know what national support is available. This is called Help for Households.

Help for Households on GOV.UK