The UK Government announced it was removing annual Winter Fuel Payments for around 10 million older people across Great Britain from this year
Octopus Energy has expanded its support scheme to include State Pension age individuals who don't receive Pension Credit. This follows the UK Government's decision to stop annual Winter Fuel Payments for approximately 10 million older people across Great Britain from this year.
Discretionary credits of £50, £100 and £200 will be accessible to those who apply through the 'Octo Assist' fund, reports the Daily Record. He highlighted the issue of unclaimed government support, adding: "There's a lot of government and other support for pensioners but many don't realise it - government data shows one in three pensioners eligible for pension credits are not claiming, so we're training our team to help with this too."
Alternatively, claims can be made by contacting the Pension Credit helpline directly on 0800 99 1234 between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.Here's a brief overview of the benefit, including who should check eligibility, how to apply, and potential amounts you could receive. Here's how to utilise the Pension Credit calculator To make use of the calculator on GOV. UK, you'll need specifics about:
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