They ll also need to have reached state pension age, which is currently 66 for most people.
When applying for pension credit, the Government will work out the claimants income levels and this will include:
state pension
most social security benefits, for example Carer’s Allowance
savings, investments over £10,000 - for these £1 is counted for every £500 or part £500
earnings
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Claims for pension credit can be made up to four months before reaching state pension age.
Pension credit claims can also be made any time after reaching state pension age but they can only be backdated for up to three months.