Winter Fuel Payment what would be fair

Calendargirl

DH and I have both received letters telling us about the changes to the WFP.

What a waste of time, resources, postage.

Yes, this really annoyed us too. I don't know what the cost is of sending a personalised letter but it seems such a waste.

I felt it was an important thing to do, as many - perhaps even most people don't follow the news and the important details.

The letter made quite clear who could claim it and details like how to get Pension Credit.

It could well reassure quite a lot of people on the benefits listed they will get their WFA.

growstuff

How about increasing the state pension by a similar amount and taxing it?

Best solution I’ve heard.
Go to the top of the class growstuff.

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Calendargirl

DH and I have both received letters telling us about the changes to the WFP.

What a waste of time, resources, postage.

Yes, this really annoyed us too. I don't know what the cost is of sending a personalised letter but it seems such a waste.

The letter is not just telling you that WFP is ceasing, it goes into all the circumstances in which you may still be able to claim it, and tells you what to do if you think you are eligible. There would be plenty of complaints if people who might be eligible weren’t personally told, just as there were when changes were made to pension age changing. DWP can’t win, can they?

We haven’t received any letters telling us anything. Bit like the WASPI women!

I presume due to sheer numbers letters will be going out over a number of days!