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Worried about losing your Winter Fuel Allowance?

If you or someone you live with is 66 or older, apply now for Pension Credit to keep your allowance this winter.

Starting this winter, only those aged 66 or above and claiming Pension Credit will get a Winter Fuel Allowance worth £200 or £300.

If your weekly income is less than £220 a week (single person) or £330 a week (couple) you could get Pension Credit.

DON'T MISS OUT!
Don’t Miss Out! Claim Pension Credit now to keep your Winter Fuel Allowance this winter and you could get extra help e.g. £150 Warm Home Discount from your energy supplier. Free dental treatment and eye tests and a lower Council Tax bill.
APPLY
Apply Online or call 0800 99 1234, or use textphone at 0800 169 0133 You can also print a claim form from www.gov.uk/pension-credit/how-to-claim
Click Here to apply
Help Available
Help Available There are lots of friendly local organisations that can help including Citizens Advice and Age UK. We can also help you to apply, please call our Money Support Team on 020 8778 6699 or email moneysupport@hexagon.org.uk

What you need to apply

  • Your National Insurance Number
  • Your bank account details and recent statements
  • Information about any savings or investments (if these are worth under £10,000 you could still be eligible)
  • Information about your State Retirement Pension
  • Information about other pensions you get
  • Details of your housing costs

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