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Winter fuel payment

(230 Posts)
M0nica Wed 21-May-25 09:29:07

Yes, it is. Those qualifying for Pension Credit qualify for it, and if you are on Attendance Allowance, you qualify for the Severe Disability Premium of £82.90 added to Pension Credit, which mean that you can claim some Pension credit even if your weekly income is as high as £309, or for a married couple, who are both on Attendance Allowance, who qualify for 2 SDPs, £512.40

Whitewavemark2 Wed 21-May-25 09:21:04

Sarnia

It may need a review because it was very unpopular. However, I think payments like this should be means tested. That way those who need it would still receive that help.

It is isn’t it?

Sarnia Wed 21-May-25 09:19:20

It may need a review because it was very unpopular. However, I think payments like this should be means tested. That way those who need it would still receive that help.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 21-May-25 09:18:02

Yes I keep reading this.

We will see.

I do think that pip should be reconsidered first though from what I read.

It is a good thing to encourage people into work, of course it is, but help, training etc should be prioritised.

AGAA4 Wed 21-May-25 09:13:49

Labour are discussing reversing their decision on winter fuel payments.
They may increase the limit to include more people eligible for the payment.