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The UK Government recently announced changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, replacing it with a means-tested benefit. This change means that anyone over state pension age who is receiving a qualifying benefit could receive either £200 or £300 to help with heating bills for winter 2024–2025.
If you’re over state pension age and not currently receiving one of the following benefits, we encourage you to check your eligibility before 21 December 2024:
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income Support
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
How to check eligibility
If you are over state pension age, you can check whether you are entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment by using the online eligibility checker. To check eligibility for qualifying benefits, visit benefit-checking tools such as Entitled To or Turn2us.
Need assistance?
If you or someone you know needs help checking eligibility or making a claim, Sheffield City Council’s Community Helpline is here to assist. You can reach us at 0114 273 4567 (option 0) from 8:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Beware of scams
Be cautious of fraudulent messages about Cost of Living or the Winter Fuel Payment that invite you to click on links. Never share personal information in response to unsolicited messages. For more information on identifying and reporting scams, visit Action Fraud.
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