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Thousands of pensioner households could be missing out on free £87 payments that they're entitled to.

A fresh analysis has revealed the locations 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 .

Many pensioners, especially in places like the South West of the country, are missing out on the Pension Credit benefit, which is worth an average of £83 each week.

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Analysis published in October revealed that in the South West, just over half of eligible pensioners are claiming Pension Credit.

This figure is much higher wh

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