Key parts of the State Pension are changing. The number of years that it takes to qualify will change and a new system of credits will let people such as carers gain entitlement more easily.
Everything you need to know about the basic State Pension – what it is, who qualifies and how to claim it
Information about getting Pension Credit if you're aged 60 or over
Information about claiming the Over 80 Pension if you're aged 80 or over with little or no State Pension
Information about getting Cold Weather Payment if you're on a low income and need help with extra heating costs during very cold weather
Information about applying for a Warm Homes grant to help pay for heating and insulation improvements in your privately owned or rented home
Information about claiming the tax-free Winter Fuel Payment to help keep warm in winter if you're aged 60 or over
Information about applying for a Community Care Grant if you're getting certain benefits and, for example, you or your family are facing long-term illness, family breakdown or need other help
Information about getting free off-peak travel on local buses if you're aged 60 or over
Information about getting a free television licence if you're aged 75 or over
Information about getting a War Disablement Pension to help pay medical costs if you're injured or disabled serving in HM Armed Forces during war
Information about applying for a tax-free War Widow's or Widower's Pension if your husband or wife died from serving in HM Armed Forces or during war
Information about applying for a free passport if you're aged 79 or over
Money, tax and benefits
