Information about Winter Fuel Support
The Labour Government is changing the winter fuel allowance from a universal payment to a means-tested benefit. This page contains links for further information from the government, and other winter cost-of-living support which may be available to you.
Winter Fuel Payment and Pension Credit information
The government is changing Winter Fuel Payments into a means-tested scheme that will only apply to those in receipt of other benefits. You can check if you are eligible here: www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility
Those who are eligible will get a letter in October or November saying how much they will get. If you do not get a letter but think you’re eligible, check if you need to make a claim: www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/how-much-youll-get
Those who are eligible will get a letter in October or November saying how much they will get. If you do not get a letter but think you’re eligible, check if you need to make a claim: www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/how-much-youll-get
Other help with heating bills
Cold Weather Payment - For those is receipt of certain benefits and if the temperature drops to zero degrees Celsius or below for 7 days in a row: www.gov.uk/cold-weather-payment
Warm Home Discount - a £150 discount on bills for those who receive Pension Credit or live in a low-income household: www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
Household Support Fund - grant to help people living in Sheffield with food and energy costs: www.sheffield.gov.uk/cost-of-living/apply-household-support-fund
Useful Contacts
Citizens Advice Sheffield
#0808 278 7820
getintouch@citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk
Council cost-of-living support hub
#0114 2734567
CommunitySupportHelpline@sheffield.gov.uk
Sign the petition to stop Labour's Winter Fuel Cut
Back the Liberal Democrat campaign to protect the Winter Fuel Payment. We urge the Labour Government to reverse their damaging decision - which will leave many older people vulnerable this winter.