- Website
- https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment
- Information
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If you were born before 22 September 1959 you could get between £100 and £300 to help you pay your heating bills for winter 2025 to 2026. This is known as a ‘Winter Fuel Payment'
Please note eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment has recently changed, so you may no longer qualify for this support.
To receive the Winter Fuel Payment, you must live in England or Wales and receive one of the following:
- Pension credit
- Universal credit
- Income-related Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income-based Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
- Income support
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
For more information and advice on our support services please view our Winter Fuel Payment Booklet.