Summary
An online tool developed by Peterborough City Council identified over £84,800 in unclaimed benefits for 68 households. The tool helps people check their eligibility for various benefits such as universal credit and pension credit. The council also plans to offer further financial support with a crisis resilience fund starting in April.
Key Facts
- The online tool found more than £84,800 in unclaimed benefits since January.
- Peterborough City Council launched the Better Off Calculator to help people check their benefit eligibility.
- 68 households discovered they were entitled to benefits using the tool.
- Benefits included universal credit, pension credit, carer's allowance, and warm homes discount.
- A third of the people who claimed benefits had never claimed before.
- An estimated 31,000 people in Peterborough may be entitled to unclaimed benefits.
- The council is launching a crisis resilience fund in April to offer financial stability and emergency assistance.
