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Thousands of pensioner households could be missing out on money they are eligible to receive.

A new analysis reveals the areas where most pensioners are missing out as the DWP launches a new drive to help people claim what they are entitled to, reports Express.co.uk .

A lot of pensioners, especially in areas like the South West of the country, are missing out on the Pension Credit benefit, which is worth an average of £83 per week.

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An analysis published last week showed that in the South West, just over half of eligible pensioners are claiming Pension Credit.

This figure is a lot higher when it comes to a

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