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Like many organisations worldwide, we are currently affected by a global Microsoft 365 outage, causing intermittent disruption to some of our systems and services, including email (Outlook).

Our IT teams are aware of the issue and are closely monitoring Microsoft's progress as they work to restore normal service. We apologise for any disruption or delayed replies this may cause and appreciate your patience while Microsoft resolves the issue.

Further updates will be provided here as soon as more information becomes available.

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Mixed Aged Couples

Changes to Pension Credit

From 15 May 2019, pensioners will no longer be able to apply for Pension Credit if their partner is of working age. A claim for Universal Credit will need to be made until their partner reaches State Pension age. These changes affect couples where one person was over pensionable age as at 6 February 2019 and the other was below pensionable age.Claims for Pension Credit made before 15 May 2019 are not affected by these changes (unless a change in circumstances means that you no longer qualify for Pension Credit).