[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

Though I don't agree with it being scrapped - any pensioner who is in the position of struggling with winter bills will be on pension credit (as it's means tested).

Assuming energy prices don't rocket again, anyway.

A lot of pensioners may nor even know they are entitled to pension credit though and a lot more wouldn't apply for it. My Dad wouldn't apply for benefits even if he were entitled.