Winter Fuel Payments

The Cold Weather Payment scheme starts on 1st November. It is a weekly payment made when the temperature falls below 0°C for 7 consecutive days. Again, you shouldn’t need to apply as it is paid automatically. If you think you may be eligible and don’t receive it then chase it up. I will post a link to the Cold Weather checker for 2021/2022 when it is available.

If you receive Pension Credits you may also be eligible for the Warm Home discount scheme.

Details of eligibility and how to apply below.

www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme

Details of eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments.

www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment

Just a reminder to check the right amount has been paid into your bank account as they can and do make mistakes. I had a letter recently telling me I was entitled to a payment of £200 but only got £100 paid into my account. I phoned them to chase it up and so far have had another letter informing me that another £100 is on the way. So will make sure it is!

Got mine a few weeks ago

Not had mine yet and looking at my monthly gas bill today I think I’m going to need every penny. ?

Me too Tanith.I have the gadget that shows gas consumption for the day next to my bed. The daily reading for the last week or so has almost doubled compared to previous weeks.
it has been very cold mind.