I don't think it will be possible to make voluntary contributions if it is more than a couple of years since she last made paid contributions.Of course your wife could pay voluntary contributions and then get a pension in her own right when she retires - just in case the IQA is abolished.
Are you saying that people and in particular women who decided to remain at home and all that entails have not contributed?
Assuming all stays the same she could opt for the adult dependent rather than take her own contributory one but the adult dependent one is means tested so if she had any other assets they would come into play whereas the contributory one would not be means tested.
Doesn't the wife have 'credited' contributions from being a stay at home mother. The OP should enquire off the pensions office her records and then ask them how he/they can top her her pension to get a full contributory one.
I don't think it will be possible to make voluntary contributions if it is more than a couple of years since she last made paid contributions.
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