Support with Pension Credit applications

From September 2024 the previous ‘universal’ Winter Fuel allowance will only be available to people over the state pension age (currently 66) who are receiving Pension Credit (or a limited number of other benefits). We predict that up to 5,000 Buckinghamshire pensioners who are eligible are not claiming and could be missing out on benefits up to £3,900 per year. Find out if you or someone you know could get Pension Credit or take a look at how to apply.

If you’re struggling to complete your Pension Credit application or have any questions, please visit one of our local libraries for information, advice and support.

You’ll need to bring the information listed below to complete your application (if you have a partner, you will also need their information):

• National Insurance number
• Information about any income, savings and investments you have
• Bank account details

We are running support sessions on the following days and times.

Amersham Library (10:30am to 12pm):

• Tuesday 10 December

Aylesbury Library (10am to 12pm):

• Monday 16 December

Aylesbury Vineyard Community Hub (10am to 12pm):

• Tuesday 17 December

Buckingham Library (10am to 12pm):

• Tuesday 17 December

Chesham Library (various times):

• Monday 16 December, 10am to 12:30pm
• Thursday 19 December, 10:30am to 12:30pm

Friends of Steeple Claydon Library (10am to 1pm):

• Thursday 12 December

Great Missenden Library (10am to 12pm):

• Tuesday 17 December

High Wycombe Library (various times):

• Thursday 19 December, 12pm to 1pm

Marlow Library (10am to 12pm)

• Tuesday 17 December

Micklefield Community Library (9:30am to 10:30am)

• Friday 20 December

Princes Risborough Library (10:15am to 12pm)

• Thursday 19 December

St Peter's Church (Aylesbury) (10am to 12pm):

• Thursday 12 December

Winslow Community Library (10am to 12pm):

• Monday 16 December