With Government policies changing, many are finding they may no longer be eligible to the Winter Fuel Payment.

If you are over state pension age DWP encourages those who may be eligible to claim for Pension Credit  to do so by 21st December so that they will qualify (if eligible for Pension Credit for the week of 16th – 21st September) to the Winter Fuel Payment.  Pension Credit can be backdated by 3 months which is why the cut off date is 21st December.

Pension Credit also helps you to access other support, which can be seen on the link we have shared.