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Pensioners Warned over Looming Winter Fuel Payment Deadline or Miss up to £300
Pensioners risk missing up to £300 if they do not claim the Winter Fuel Payment by March 31, 2026, while additional support schemes help millions with energy costs.
- The DWP urges pensioners to submit claims before the March 31, 2026 deadline to receive Winter Fuel Payment support, especially those not automatically paid.
- The Winter Fuel Payment offers up to £300 t and is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions to help older people with heating bills amid rising costs.
- To claim, complete a Winter Fuel Payment form and send it to the Winter Fuel Payment Centre, Wolverhampton WV98 1LR or call 0800 731 0160 with your National Insurance number and bank details.
- The Warm Home Discount has been expanded, meaning 6 million households will receive a £150 payment this winter, while the DWP Cold Weather Payment pays £25 a week if zero temperatures occur from November 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
- In Scotland, claimants receive a nearly £60 Winter Heating Payment, while pensioners with taxable income over £35,000 face reclaim in 2026/27.
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