About this website
The Pension Service website provides impartial UK Government information on state and private pensions, whether you are retired, approaching retirement or planning ahead for retirement. It also includes a practical guide to the support available from across Government for retired people (Pensioner’s guide).
The Pension Service is part of the Department for Work and Pensions. Find out more about The Pension Service
On The Pension Service website you will find:
- how to contact us in your area by phone, fax, email or post
- State Pension information and claim forms
- State Pension forecast information and application forms
- guides to your pension options
- Pension Credit information, calculator and claim forms
- Winter Fuel Payment information, email helpline and claim forms
- living overseas FAQs and how to contact us from overseas by phone, fax, email or post
For more information about what you can find on this website, go to the site map
If you are a pension provider or financial adviser, visit the provider/adviser section
If you are an employer, find out more in the employer's section
Freedom of Information (FoI)
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 30 November 2000.
The Act gives any person, of any nationality, anywhere in the world the right to request official information from the Department for Work and Pensions and other public authorities.
This right is subject to certain exemptions.
Find out more about the Freedom of Information Act on the Department for Work and Pensions website
Related DWP websites
New Deal - gives people claiming benefits the help and support they need to look for work, find training opportunities and prepare for work, including information on the New Deal 50 plus.
Go to the New Deal website
Directgov Over 50s - Directgov is the main online access point for government services and information. The Over 50s section is relevant to people approaching pension age as well as pensioners.
Go to the Directgov Over 50s website
Age Positive - information about the Government's Age Positive campaign to tackle age discrimination and promote age diversity in the work place.
Go to the Age Positive website
Disabled people and carers
- The government is making it easier for you to access information and services through a website called Directgov. It provides information for disabled people and carers in areas such as employment, health and education, as well as advice on financial support, independent living and rights.
Find more information for disabled people on the Directgov website
Find more information for carers on the Directgov website - For information about a range of benefits and services for people who are sick or have a disability on the Department for Work and Pensions website
- For policy information about disabled people's rights and information about UK disability legislation, go to the Directgov website
Other DWP websites
Jobcentre Plus
Help in finding jobs and information about benefits, for people of working age, includes a job search with access to over 400,000 vacancies.
Find out more on the Jobcentre Plus website
Child Support Agency
Information about how the Child Support Agency assesses, collects and pays child support maintenance, including a child maintenance calculator.
Find out more on the Child Support Agency website
Targeting benefit thieves
Information about the Targeting benefit thieves campaign and the DWP's wider activity against benefit theft and fraud. You can also report people who you suspect of benefit theft.
Go to the Targeting benefit thieves website
To find out about the work of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as a whole, visit the DWP website