数以百万计的英国养恤金领取者错过了福利,包括每年最多4 300英镑的养恤金信贷。
Millions of UK pensioners miss out on benefits, including up to £4,300 annually in Pension Credit.
超过1 300万联合王国养恤金领取者(苏格兰有110万养恤金领取者)有资格领取各种福利,包括国家养恤金、养恤金信贷和护理津贴。
Over 13 million UK pensioners, with 1.1 million in Scotland, are eligible for various benefits including the State Pension, Pension Credit, and Attendance Allowance.
国家养恤金为某些领取者每四个星期提供921英镑。
State Pension provides up to £921 every four weeks for some recipients.
养恤金信贷平均每年4 300英镑,用于支助低收入养恤金领取者,而护理津贴则每月向因疾病或残疾而需要照顾的人提供441英镑。
Pension Credit, averaging £4,300 annually, supports low-income pensioners, while Attendance Allowance offers up to £441 monthly for those needing care due to illness or disability.
尽管有这些福利,但超过700 000名符合条件的养恤金领取者没有申请养恤金信贷,可能得不到大量财政支助。
Despite these benefits, over 700,000 eligible pensioners are not claiming Pension Credit, potentially missing out on significant financial support.