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class="entry-content"> <p>More than half (53 per cent) of pensioners don't like to ask for support from their friends or family, even if they need it, research from Royal London has found.<br /> <br /> Over two-thirds (37 per cent) also described asking for help as "uncomfortable".<br /> <br /> As a result, Royal London claimed that some pensioners were not accessing important financial support, such as pension credit, for which they may qualify.<br /> <br /> Pension credit offers pensioners extra money to help with living costs, provided they are over the state pension age and on a low income.<br /> <br /> The research revealed that two-fifths (40 per cent) of UK pensioners had not checked whether they qualified for pension credit.<br /> <br /> Of those who hadn't checked if they were eligible, three-quarters (75 per cent) didn't believe they would qualify for pension credit, and 10 per cent thought the process would require too much financial assistance.<br /> <br /> The research also highlighted that of those who have been told they qualify, 11 per cent had yet to apply for pension credit, and only a small fraction (2 per cent) intended to do so before the deadline to get the winter fuel payment.<br /> <br /> Psychiatrist, Emma Kelly, said many pensioners were missing out on support because they "felt ashamed" or were "reluctant" to ask for help.<br /> <br /> "For many, there's a stigma around seeking assistance, often rooted in the belief that it's a sign of failure or that others might need it more. <br /> <br /> "This is particularly true for older generations who were raised to value self-reliance and may see asking for help as a loss of independence or dignity, when, in fact it means that they are taking control which is ultimately an empowering action to take."<br /> <br /> Royal London consumer finance specialist, Sarah Pennells, added: "The government's decision around the winter fuel payments has brought into sharp focus the importance of applying for pension credit. <br /> <br /> "Not only does it give pensioners on a low-income extra money, but it entitles them to extra help with, for example, energy and housing costs. 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