🌟 Winter Fuel Payment Alert: Claim Before It’s Too Late! 🌟
Feeling the chill? If you’re born before 22nd September 1959 and living in England or Wales, you might be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment to help with heating costs. It’s a tax-free boost designed for older folks as the weather cools down.
🔔 Key Info:
👉 Most people get paid automatically, but if you weren’t getting certain benefits last September, you may need to claim.
👉 The deadline for claims is 31st March 2026. 📅
💷 Payment Guide:
– If you were born between 22nd September 1945 and 21st September 1959: £200
– If born before 22nd September 1945: £300
👫 Couples claiming together (e.g. Pension Credit, Universal Credit) might get:
– £200 (both born between 22nd September 1945 and 21st September 1959)
– £300 (if one or both were born before 22nd September 1945)
If you’re eligible, you’ll get a letter in October/November outlining your payment. Didn’t get the letter but think you qualify? It’s time to check and claim!
📝 How to Claim:
– Complete a claim form and send it to: Winter Fuel Payment Centre, Mail Handling Site A, Wolverhampton, WV98 1LR.
– Call the centre on 0800 731 0160. If you have difficulty speaking or hearing, contact Relay UK by dialling 18001 followed by 0800 731 0160.
Don’t wait! Double-check your eligibility and ensure you get those extra pounds to help warm your home this winter. Stay cosy! 🌡️🏠