A new campaign to encourage older people in Greater Manchester to top up their weekly income by claiming Pension Credit launched last week.

It is estimated that 43,000 people across the region could be eligible to benefit from £76 million of unclaimed Pension Credit.

Greater Manchester’s housing providers – who between them provide more than 250,000 affordable homes for more than half a million people – will lead the campaign to support residents to “top up”.

They will use their money advice services and other strong relationships with their customers to encourage tenants to take up the benefit. Pension Credit also unlocks other financial benefits including a free TV licence for over 75s, housing benefit and council tax support, and money towards home insulation.

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