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RSL Wins Landmark DWP Pension Credit Victory

I am happy to let everyone know that we have just had news that we have won a major battle with the Department of Work and Pensions about the proportion of the Service Charge which is allowed to those Owners who receive Pension Credit. The struggle has now been going on for about four years, but I am glad to report that we won on every count and the Judge even commented on the tenacity we have shown in the campaign. I hope it is not too boastful to quote part of the Judge’s Decision:

“The claimant herself, understandably, was not present. However, the hearing was attended by Mr R Bessell, the Chairman of Retirement Security Limited, who has acted as her representative throughout. I simply acknowledge that
it is clear from the file that he has worked tirelessly (over a number of years) on behalf both of the claimant and other residents in a similar position.”

Bob Bessell, Chairman