REACH expresses concerns for those 'just about managing' ahead of Budget

He said: “It’s the families who slip through the gap who we worry for, people who are just under the threshold. There are many people who just don’t qualify for pension credit but who are still struggling. These people rely on additional support but where is that going to come from? I would encourage elderly people to get in touch with REACH and let us do an in-depth benefit check – there might be cheaper utility tariffs for instance. We will do all we can to help – we have drop-ins where people can come and speak to an advisor to find out what they may be entitled to. We’ll even come and visit people in their homes. Ultimately we don’t want anyone to suffer unnecessarily.”