You will all know I’ve been doing all I can to fight against the Labour Government’s plans to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment, which will see many pensioners lose up to £300 of energy bills support this winter.
However, the Government won the vote this week so unfortunately it looks like it’s going ahead.
I will continue to do all I can to object, but I want to make sure that locally we’re trying to get as many people as possible help and support. So if you or someone you know is going to be impacted by the Winter Fuel Payment cut, the below list outlines the help available locally. Please share this as widely as possible, and if anyone has things to add then let me know:
If you haven’t already, please do check whether you are eligible for Pension Credit. at: https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit/eligibility
If you are unable to claim, I recommend contacting the excellent HERO Team at Sevenoaks District Council. They offer a personalised service that can assist with welfare benefits, housing, and more. They can be reached on [email protected] or call 01732 227000 (ask for the HERO service)
The Citizens Advice Bureau is a fantastic resource, offering free, impartial guidance on a range of issues like money, debt, benefits, utilities, and housing. They can help explore any additional support you might be eligible for. You can call them on 0808 278 7810 or visit their website at citizensadvicenwk.org.uk.
