Independent Age has warned that "lots of older people are missing out" on benefits and extra financial support they are entitled to which could help off-set the ongoing higher cost of living this year ...

Older state pensioners can get a cash boost of up to £5,759 per year from April with a single claim to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The DWP pays an 'over 80 pension' to eligible ...

Payments are made every four weeks and work out at £295.60 or £441.60 respectively. A little extra money can go a long way and you can use it however you like to meet your needs and help you stay ...

People on Basic State Pension could be due extra DWP monthly payment READ MORE: 12 ways people of State Pension age can boost their income before the end of this year.

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.