State pensioners on five DWP benefits urged to come forward for free £331 Individuals who receive Carer’s Allowance may qualify for a further £46.40 per week on top of their existing benefits. Individuals who receive Carer’s Allowance may qualify for a further £46.40 per week on top of their existing benefits. State pensioners claiming Attendance Allowance or the middle or highest rate care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), or Adult Disability Payment (ADP) may be entitled to extra Pension Credit. The DWP has confirmed that couples receiving Pension Credit, where one partner is also in receipt of a disability benefit, could be eligible for an additional £82.90 per week. In addition, individuals who receive Carer’s Allowance may qualify for a further £46.40 per week on top of their existing benefits. ‌ Older people may also be entitled to this extra support — amounting to around £331 per month — even if they are not currently receiving Carer’s Allowance payments. This can apply in cases where someone is eligible for Carer’s Allowance but isn’t being paid it, or is receiving a reduced amount, because they are already receiving a higher income-related benefit, such as the State Pension. ‌ READ MORE 39 counties in England at risk of 'power cuts' in 29C UK heatwave This additional Pension Credit helps ensure that those with caring responsibilities or disabilities, especially in retirement, receive adequate financial support despite overlapping entitlements. Article continues below Pension Credit is a tax-free benefit designed to ensure that older people receive a minimum guaranteed level of income in retirement. It boosts weekly income to at least £227.10 for single pensioners and £346.60 for couples. Eligibility is based on income and circumstances, and even those with modest savings or pensions may still qualify for support. Older individuals — or their friends and family — can quickly check eligibility and get an estimate of what they might receive by using the Pension Credit calculator available on the official GOV.UK website. Article continues below Alternatively, claims can be made by calling the Pension Credit helpline at 0800 99 1234. Lines are open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, the DWP has said. To be eligible, you must have reached the Pension Credit qualifying age (which is the same as State Pension age).