Help paying your bills

Winter Fuel Payment

This is an annual grant to help older people, those born before 25 September 1957, and those on certain benefits, pay their heating bills. It offers a one-off, tax-free payment of between £100 and £300, though the Government has increased this to up to £600 for 2023, to help with the cost of energy. This will be paid automatically in November and December 2023 to those eligible.

Winter Fuel Payment is usually automatically paid if you receive the State Pension or another social security benefit (but not Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, Child Benefit or Universal Credit). If you qualify but have not received an automatic payment, you will need to make a claim. 

Find out if you are eligible