The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated online guidance to reflect that new claims for the 2023/24 Winter Fuel Payment can be made from September 18 for people over State Pension age living in the UK and in eligible countries abroad. If you received the payment last year, for winter 2022/23, you will not need to apply again - claim forms will be available online at a later date.
As part of the UK Government’s new cost of living financial support package, if you are entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment in 2023/24, you will also get an extra £150 or £300 top-up with your normal payment from November. This means eligible households could receive up to £600 to help with heating bills this winter.
The DWP confirmed earlier this year that 11.6 million people over State Pension age received up to £600 in Winter Fuel Payments and cost of living support by December last year.
