Particle.news
Download on the App Store
16 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

DWP Accelerates Universal Credit Migration and Urges Pension Credit Claims

The Department for Work and Pensions is expediting ESA migration to Universal Credit while encouraging pensioners to claim unclaimed benefits worth £4,300 annually.

Image
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • The DWP is sending 83,000 migration notices monthly to ESA claimants, aiming to complete the transition to Universal Credit by September 2025 ahead of the March 2026 deadline.
  • Claimants have three months to act on migration notices or risk losing benefits, with no extensions provided for missed deadlines.
  • Approximately 760,000 eligible pensioners are not claiming Pension Credit, which provides an average of £4,300 annually and unlocks additional benefits like housing and heating support.
  • The DWP warns Pension Credit recipients to report any planned travel outside Great Britain to avoid payment suspension after four weeks away.
  • Recent data highlights £3.7 billion in unclaimed benefit funds across PIP, Universal Credit, and DLA due to reporting errors and lack of awareness.