⚠️ Heads up! The DWP has just shared important news about the winter fuel payment. While Chancellor Rachel Reeves has brought back this payment to help millions this winter, some folks won’t see the £300 hit their accounts.
Curious if you’re affected? Here’s the lowdown:
🚫 Not eligible if you:
1. Live outside England and Wales
2. Were in hospital for free treatment throughout the week of 15-21 September 2025 (and the previous year)
3. Need permission to enter the UK and cannot claim public funds
4. Were in prison during the same week
🏠 Plus, if you’re in a care home and receive certain benefits like Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or JSA, you might miss out too, especially if you’ve been living there since June 2025 or earlier.
💡 If your income tops £35,000, HMRC will reclaim your payment by tweaking your tax code or adjusting your Self Assessment.
In addition, starting 1st October, the energy price cap is set to rise by 2%! For typical households, that’s a tiny monthly bump of £2.93. Be ready to see the average energy bill rise to £1,755 per year, but it’s still significantly lower than early 2023 when costs soared.
Stay warm and prepared this winter! Let’s keep the conversation going on how these changes affect us. 🌟 #WinterFuelPayment #CostOfLiving #EnergyPrices