'The system is there for a reason and it is money that has already been allocated to help people'
The unclaimed cash is thought to be worth £24 million in Manchester alone. It’s estimated some 8,100 Mancs are entitled to pension credit — but are not claiming it, for whatever reason.
Coun Midgley went on to ‘urge everyone with pension-age family or friends to encourage them to apply for the grant if they think they are eligible for it’. Winter fuel payments, which are either £200 or £300, are made to those over 66 who are eligible to help you pay your heating bills for winter.
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