simon field

I'm due to receive my state pension on 1st Nov 2024. My pension estimate based on last year was £216.31 and is forecast to be the full amount (£221.20) if I pay a full years contribution up to April 2024. I only worked irregular part-time last year so not sure if I will have paid enough NI to qualify. The advice says NI record up to 5th April 2024 won't be available until October. Will this be too late for me to pay for an additional year if I need to? Is there a way I can find out earlier? Thank You