🌬️ Feeling the chill? The DWP has rolled out £1.5 million in cold weather payments to help nearly 1.5 million households across England and Wales keep the cold at bay this winter! ❄️💷
🏠 If you’re on Pension Credit, no worries—it’s automatic! But did you know if you’re on certain benefits like Universal Credit, Income Support, or ESA, you might also qualify? Here’s the scoop:
– **Pension Credit**: Almost all recipients qualify.
– **Universal Credit**: If you’re not working and have health issues, a disability, or a child under 5, or a disabled child element, you’re in!
– **Income Support/Income-based JSA**: If you have a disability/pensioner premium, child under 5, or child disability premium.
– **ESA**: For those in work-related activity/support group, or with a severe/enhanced disability premium, pensioner premium, or child under 5.
– **Support for Mortgage Interest**: If receiving a disability premium, pensioner premium, or looking after a child under 5.
🎙️ Secretary of State Pat McFadden calls this aid a vital lifeline during icy spells—making sure the most vulnerable can afford basic heating.
Older people on low incomes, don’t forget about Pension Credit—average £86 a week and a pathway to further assistance. Age UK urges folks not to miss out on this essential support out of uncertainty about eligibility.
📢 Caroline Abrahams from Age UK emphasises the importance of staying warm, highlighting rising costs impacting lives, urging older populations to apply for any support they might qualify for.
Reach out to Age UK if you’re feeling the pinch—they’re there to help! Last year alone, they uncovered over £36 million in unclaimed support for those who needed it most. Give them a shout if you’re at all unsure. 💬
Let’s make sure everyone stays warm and comfy this winter! 🏡❤️ #StayWarm #WinterAid #ColdWeatherSupport