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A new report from Policy in Practice indicates over 7 million households are missing out on £24 billion in unclaimed benefits, including Universal Credit , Pension Credit and Carer’s Allowance. However, the report also indicated that the tide is turning and more people are claiming financial support they are entitled to. ‌

Policy in Practice said that this year's findings show that take up is improving in some areas, most notably for Pension Credit, but the overall picture remains ‘challenging’. Official figures show that take up has risen from 63 per cent to 65 per cent, however, this doesn't yet reflect the full impact of recent changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility. ‌

The Policy in Practice report said: “The system remains fragmented and too many people strugg

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