State Retirement Pension
Definition: The State Retirement Pension is paid to people who have reached retirement age
The State Retirement Pension is paid to people who have reached the state retirement age. The amount you receive will depend on the number of years of national insurance contributions you have paid or been credited with. Contact the Pension Service or your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) or Age Concern to check you are getting everything you are entitled to (including any supplements).
Further information
Contact our free FirstStop Advice service for further information on this subject, or to discuss any aspect of care, support and housing for older people. FirstStop Advice is run by EAC alongside the charities Help the Aged and Counsel and Care, and care fees specialists NHFA Limited.
Advice Line: Freephone 0800 377 7070, Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm
Email: info@firststopadvice.org.uk
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