The Government's decision to make the DWP's Winter Fuel Payment means-tested has attracted huge controversy
The Prime Minister has issued an update on the DWP Winter Fuel Payment as he urged people to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit. The Government's decision to make the payment means-tested has meant that millions of pensioners will no longer receive it.
Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside as part of a round of interviews on local radio, the Prime Minister was asked about warnings of more pensioners going into poverty as a result of making the benefit means tested. "And I think most people would say that doesn't make sense when you've got a really, really difficult, tight budget - we've got to deliver for our NHS, for our schools, we've got to make sure that we've got public services that people can rely on, including, of course, pensioners. So it makes sense to make the change."
How to check if you're eligible for Pension Credit The Government has urged those who do not receive Pension Credit and think they might be eligible to check. This can be done via the DWP website.
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