Payments worth between £10 and £300 are set to be issued to millions of households over the next few weeks.
Millions of people over State Pension age had been hoping for a reversal of the UK Government’s decision to change the eligibility rules for Winter Fuel Payments during the Autumn Budget. Despite fierce campaigning by charities, unions, organisations and Martin Lewis, 10 million pensioners will not receive up to £300 this winter to help with higher heating costs.
The Scottish Government has also confirmed that all pensioners will receive a minimum of £100 next winter. Those on Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits will receive either £200 or £300. Latest DWP News Child Winter Heating Payment - £251.50 Payments due: Social Security Scotland confirmed that payments started landing in bank accounts in October and will continue until the end of December. Letters have been issued to eligible families.
To be eligible for the payment, individual’s need to have been in claim for one of the benefits mentioned above during the qualifying week, which was September 16-22, 2024. Full details on payments can be found here. If you’re a credit customer the £150 will be added to your electricity account and if you’re on Pay As You Go or Prepayment, you’ll be sent a voucher that you can use to top-up your meter.
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