Pension credit claim delay?

A_Aardvarkie

Apologies if this isn't in the correct category but .....

I made a claim for pension credit late December and I've still not heard anything. Each time I call they say it's been received and it's being processed and they'll contact me. They don't though. It's almost three months. How long does it normally take?

Lindlou

I understand there are long delays with Pension Credit claims, possibly 5 to 6 months 

Robbie64

The wait time is officially 6 weeks. However, as posted above, there are long delays which publicly the DWP aren't acknowledging.

It might be worth getting your MP involved to see if that helps to get your claim looked at faster.

DeLaSole

Hi A,

For my mum's claim in February 2022, it took 6 months from memory... so, very slow indeed.

Best wishes.

Murphybear

Lindlou said:

I understand there are long delays with Pension Credit claims, possibly 5 to 6 months 

I applied 7 months ago.  I’m still waiting to hear