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If you have already applied for a winter fuel payment, there is no need for you to apply again.
This is a one- off payment.
If you have applied and have not received a payment, please do not apply again. We are receiving a substantial amount of duplicate applications, which is slowing down the process of making payments.
We are not aware at this time whether the scheme will run again in 2023.
Background
Please read all the information before applying.
Eligible households can claim a one-off £200 payment from the council to help with fuel costs.
One payment will be available to all eligible households however they pay for their fuel, and can be claimed regardless of whether they are using on or off-grid fuel.
The scheme will be open to households where an applicant or their partner is in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits at any time between 1 September 2022 and 31 January 2023.
- You are responsible for paying the fuel bills at your property.
- You have not already received a payment under the scheme this year.
- You are in receipt of one of the eligible benefits at any time between 1 September 2022 and 31 January 2023.
Eligible benefits
- Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS)
- Income Support
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
- Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Working Tax Credits
- Child Tax Credits
- Pension Credit
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Attendance Allowance
- Carers Allowance
- Contributory Based/New Style Jobseekers Allowance
- Contributory Based/New Style Employment and Support Allowance
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- War Pension Mobility Supplement
- You, your partner, or both of you are responsible for paying the fuel bills at your property.
- You have not already received a payment under the scheme this year.
- You, your partner, or both of you are in receipt of one of the eligible benefits at any time between 1 September 2022 and 31 January 2023.
Eligible benefits
- Attendance Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance
- Personal Independence Payment
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- War Pension Mobility Supplement
If you or your partner are liable for the fuel costs but do not receive any of the qualifying benefits, you could be entitled to a payment if you have a qualifying person living with you.
A person meets the definition of a qualifying person if they:
- occupy your home as their primary residence; and
- are a dependent child or another adult living with you or your partner; and
- they receive one of the eligible benefits between 1 September 2022 and 31 January 2023.
Eligible benefits
- Attendance Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance
- Personal Independence Payment
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- War Pension Mobility Supplement
Apply
The application for the winter fuel payment is made online.
The application form is easy to use and will only take a few minutes to complete.
You will be asked to confirm any benefits you are receiving and you will need your National Insurance number.
If you need help to apply, a friend or relative can fill out the form with you.
This application form closed on 28 February 2023.
If you are not eligible
If you do not qualify for this scheme, or continue to experience severe financial hardship, you may wish to make a claim to the Discretionary Assistance Fund (DAF).
If you are in receipt of Housing Benefit or Universal Credit and there is a shortfall in the help you receive toward your rent, you might also want to make a claim for a Discretionary Housing Payment.