The Government have introduced a range of payments designed to support people with the cost of living strain. If you are due to get a cost of living payment but it has not been received, you can report it here.
Please be aware, there are reports of criminals trying to scam people with offers of rebates, grants and other financial support payments. Find out how you can avoid these here.
Find out more about the different payments the government are providing below, as well as some of the other support they are offering.
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If you were born before 23 September 1958 you could get either £200 or £300 to help you pay your heating bills for winter 2024 to 2025. This is known as a ‘Winter Fuel Payment’.
You may be eligible if you or your partner get certain benefits.
You will not get the extra Pensioner Cost of Living Payment given in 2022 and 2023. It stopped in winter 2023.
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Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges. Find out more.
Watch the video below to see if you are eligible.
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If you receive certain benefits, you may be eligible to receive a £150 payment. Find out more including eligibility.
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The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off £150 discount off your electricity bill.
If you’re eligible, your electricity supplier will apply the discount to your bill. The money is not paid to you.
You will usually get the discount automatically if you’re eligible.
View the government website for full details of the Warm Home Discount.
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Visit the Help for Households webpage for more information and support available.
Some of the other support the government are offering which may be able to help you with the rising cost of living includes:
- Local Welfare Assistance Finder, in which your local council could help you get hold of items of furniture.
- Breathing Space and Mental Health Crisis Debt Respite Schemes, designed to give you time to receive debt advice.
- Money Helper, a free tool from the Money and Pensions Service.
More cost of living support
Take a look at the other support available to you