The Government understands the pressures people are facing with the cost of living which is why we are providing total support of over £9

This information is only available at disproportionate cost to The Department for Work & Pensions.

The Department regularly looks at the effectiveness of its Pension Credit claims processes.

DWP does not request nor obtain evidence to assess applications for ill health retirement due to long covid.

In addition to our ongoing Pension Credit communications campaign, in July we launched a more targeted ‘Invitation to Claim’ trial.

We have not been able to trace any such guidance being issued by the Department for Work & Pensions and no oversight is provided in r

In 2021/22, there were 200,000 fewer pensioners in absolute poverty after housing costs than in 2009/10.

The legal requirements for employers on certain changes to occupational pension schemes are detailed in The Pensions Act of 2004.

DWP must abide by the Civil Service Pay Remit Guidance. This is the published by the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury.

We continue to maximise opportunities to raise awareness of Pension Credit which provides vital financial support to households on a low