State Pensioners urged to claim 12 DWP freebies worth £14,139 this OctoberState pensioners who are on a low income could be entitled to a DWP benefit that unlocks a wealth of freebies and discounts in OctoberView Image State pensioners can claim some freebies (Image: SimpleImages via Getty Images)State pensioners across the UK could increase their income by up to £14,139.20 by claiming 12 Government freebies and discounts this October. ‌The full basic State Pension currently stands at £176.45 per week (or £9,175.40 per annum), while the full new State Pension is now valued at £230.25 per week (or £11,973 annually). According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), these new rates equate to an extra £360 annually for basic State Pension claimants, while those on the new State Pension are up to £470 better off per year. Our research showed that two in five people over State Pension age hadn't checked to see if they were entitled to Pension Credit." Applications can be made online via GOV.UK or by phoning the Pension Credit claim line on 0800 99 1234.