The DWP trial is simple: they want to make claiming Pension Credit as easy as ordering a pizza. Click a button, fill a short form, and boom—extra cash appears. It’s that straightforward.
So if you know someone over State Pension age, please gently ask them: “Have you checked for Pension Credit?” You don’t need to be pushy. Just frame it as a little financial spring clean. If they find nothing, no harm done. If they find that £20–£70 a week, you might just become their favourite person.
Because at the end of the day, we all deserve a little unexpected joy. Whether it’s a forgotten £20 note or a pension boost that pays for a new kettle—it’s your money. Go claim it.