Winter Fuel Payment

At the end of July, the Government announced that the Winter Fuel Payment will become means-tested.

Only those receiving Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits will receive Winter Fuel Payment this year and beyond. This means that as many as 2 million pensioners who need the money to stay warm this winter will not receive it.

Pension Credit

Following this announcement, we urge our Owners to check if they would qualify for Pension Credit. This benefit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over state pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as your service charge.

You might even get extra help if you’re a carer, severely disabled, or responsible for a child or young person.

You can get Pension Credit even if you have other income, a pension, savings or own your own home. Even a small award of Pension Credit can provide access to a wide range of other benefits, such as a free TV licence if you are aged 75 or over and help with NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments.

If you would like our support to check your eligibility or help with your application, please do arrange a visit with your Services Manager, who will be more than happy to assist you.