Four Payments Pensioners Should Check
State Pensioners could receive extra financial support through several DWP benefits and winter payments, but eligibility depends on individual circumstances.
For some households, the combined value of different support could reach more than £1,700, although this is not a single DWP payment and not everyone will qualify.
Pension Credit
Pension Credit can provide significant additional income for pensioners on lower incomes.
For 2026/27, Guarantee Credit can top weekly income up to £238 for a single person or £363.25 for a couple. Extra amounts may also be available for disability or caring responsibilities.
Importantly, having savings or owning a home does not automatically mean someone cannot qualify.
Attendance Allowance
People over State Pension age with a disability or health condition that means they need help with personal care could qualify for Attendance Allowance.
The 2026/27 rates are £76.70 or £114.60 a week, depending on care needs.
Receiving Attendance Allowance can also open the door to additional Pension Credit in some circumstances.
Winter Fuel Payment
Eligible older people in England and Wales can receive a Winter Fuel Payment of between £100 and £300, depending on age and household circumstances.
Most eligible people receive it automatically, although some may need to claim.
£10 Christmas Bonus
A separate £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus is available to people receiving certain qualifying benefits during the qualifying week, normally the first full week of December.
State Pension, Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance and PIP are among the benefits that can qualify.
Check What You Could Get
The key point is that £1,767 is not a universal DWP payment. It represents the potential combined value of different forms of support, and individual entitlement will depend on income, age, health, household circumstances and the benefits already being received.
Pensioners should check Pension Credit first, as qualifying for it can also unlock access to other forms of help.