How millions are missing out on unclaimed cash – could you get up to £5,772?

MILLIONS of households could be forfeiting up to £5,772 a year in cash to help with bills.

Struggling families are collectively missing out on a staggering £27billion in means-tested benefits and social tariffs.

Some households could be up to £5,772 better off if they were to apply for Universal Credit, according to Policy in Practice.

A further 760,000 individuals eligible for pension credit but not applying stand to miss out on this year’s winter fuel payment, which is worth up to £300.