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Cost of living support for rising energy costs


What extra help will pensioners get for winter fuel bills?

You can get a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2024 to 2025 if you were born before 23 September 1958 and receive a qualifying state benefit.

Find out more about Winter Fuel PaymentsWarm Home Discount Scheme

The Warm Home Discount scheme for winter 2024 to 2025 will open in October 2024.  You can use the GOV UK website to find out if you are eligible for a payment. 

Find out about the Warm Home Discount scheme

Household Support Fund

Some low income households will be eligible for Household Support Fund payments during winter 2024 to 2025.

Find out more about the Household Support Fund

Find out more about other Government schemes

Last Updated:

08/10/2024

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