A DWP spokesperson has responded in Parliament to calls for a 'simplification' of the Pension Credit (Image: Richard Drury via Getty Images)

A spokesperson for the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) in Parliament has responded to calls for a 'simplification' of the Pension Credit scheme. Major organisations and charities such as Carers UK, Independent Age, and Age UK have consistently called for the process to be simplified.

They argue that a more straightforward scheme would increase uptake among eligible pensioners, suggesting that the complexity of the current application process is a significant barrier for many older people. It's estimated that hundreds of thousands of eligible households are currently not receiving this crucial support.

Another concern raised by these

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