Are pension age benefits and the State Pension enough to stop pensioners from falling into poverty?
We are looking at the state of pensioner poverty in the UK. Which groups are most affected? What are the health impacts? How do the State Pension and other pension age benefits mitigate the risks? What part is played by measures such as the Household Support Fund? How do these vary in the devolved nations?
We want to find out what else is needed and how to improve access to and take-up of Pension Credit and other support.
The Government’s decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment eligibility and to hold a pensions review has raised the question of pension adequacy.
Read the call for evidence and share your views.