Residents are encouraged to check their State Pension age ahead of changes coming into place from April 2026.

From 6^th April the State Pension age is increasing from 66 to 67, in incremental stages as set out in the Pensions Act 2014. Those born between 6 April 1960 – 5 March 1961 will have a State Pension age of 66 and a number of months.

People can check their State Pension age using the State Pension age calculator.

The State Pension isn’t paid automatically. The Pension Service will send individuals an invitation letter four months before they reach their State Pension age with instructions on how to apply for their State Pension. People are encouraged to use the Check your State Pension forecast service to find out how much State Pension they could get, if they can increase their State Pension (such as by paying to fill gaps), and how to do so.