Winter Fuel Allowance, How Do We Get it?

Originally written by Garry Crystal, updated by the editorial team on 2nd April 2026

Mrs Linda Staib-Jensen asks

I understand we can benefit from a government winter fuel allowance of £250 per year. We have not received this, either this year nor last year. Who should I contact to recover this allowance?

The answer to this question has been updated for the year 2016/17.

The winter fuel allowance is supplied by the government and is available to most people who have reached the qualifying age on or before 5 May 1953 (for winter 2016 to 2017 - this date changes every year). The winter fuel allowance is a non-taxable annual payment designed to help pay for the extra cost of heating the home during the winter months. There are a number of stipulations that will decide who is eligible for this payment. The amount you receive will also be dependant on a number of circumstances.

Age will be one of the major factors to how much you can receive. If you normally live in the UK on your own you should be entitled to £200. If you are 80 or over and live alone you could be entitled to £300.

Eligibility Requirements

The amount of winter fuel allowance you receive will be dependant on a number of factors. Factors that can make a difference in the amount you receive will include:

Whether or not you live with another person who is also eligible for the winter fuel allowance
If your partner receives income based job seeker’s allowance (JSA) or pension credits
If you live in a care home or reside in an independent hospital and receive or don’t receive pension credits or JSA

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Automatic Payments

Those who are eligible for the winter fuel allowance and are receiving a state pension or certain other state benefits do not need to apply. The fuel allowance should be sent automatically. If you think you are entitled to this allowance but don’t receive a pension or state benefits then you will have to make a claim. Claim forms are available from mid August onwards. Those who claim on or before September should receive the allowance by Christmas. Anyone who claims after September may not get their allowance until after Christmas. If you are eligible you will only need to make a claim once; after you claim the allowance it should be sent automatically each year.

Your situation may be slightly different. ask a question below ↓ and our editorial team will reply with our advice.

Backdated Fuel Allowances

You can make a claim for backdated payments for previous winter fuel allowances you may have missed. However, these backdated payments only apply to particular years. In order to claim your winter fuel allowance and to make a claim for backdated payments you should telephone the winter fuel payment helpline on 0800 731 0160. You can also download a claim form from the GOV.UK website or the Pension Service website.

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Keano 26/11/2020 at 4:08 pm

I normally get my winter fuel payment on November 23 but not received it yet is there a reason

KIT 19/11/2020 at 8:48 pm

I will be 66 on the 4th of December 1954 will I BE ABLE TO CLAIM WINTER FUEL ALLOWANCE

Jane 17/11/2020 at 1:06 pm

Born may 1955 when will I receive winter fuel allowance? Already 65 yes old!

Margie 13/11/2020 at 11:45 am

Born 2411/1954 when will I receive heating allowance

John 25/10/2020 at 1:01 am

I was born 12 01 1955 when do i get winter fual allance

Neillie 21/09/2020 at 9:25 am

I am eligible to have winter fuel Allowance was born on 25/ 7 / 1957’

Molly 12/02/2019 at 2:39 pm

A.m I entitled to fuel allowance if I pplied for disability allowance on 21 Nov 2018 got granted it from 27th Feb 2019 will I get January fuel allowance

Charley Harry 29/11/2018 at 8:31 am

I receive £200 also the wife receives £200 winter fuel payment is this correct

. 21/11/2018 at 8:59 pm

Do I or my wife fuel allowance iam 64 now .don.9 10 54
.

FinancingRetirement Editor 05/12/2017 at 2:05 pm

The dates for 2018/2019 have not been released yet. You would need to keep an eye on the gov.uk which

Mel 04/12/2017 at 9:10 pm

I was born 21st April 1954, so when will I get the winter fuel allowance

FinancingRetirement Editor 31/08/2017 at 1:48 pm

You qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment if both the following apply: you were born on or before 5 August 1953. As you were born on August 6, this puts you outside the qualifying period. You can contact the helpline via the gov.uk link here to ask when you will qualify.

Bluehat 30/08/2017 at 3:57 pm

Was 64 in august will I be eligible for winter fuel allowance

Bluehat 30/08/2017 at 3:54 pm

I was 64 on 06/08/1953 and start claiming state pension in November am I eligible for winter fuel allowance

FinancingRetirement Editor 18/07/2017 at 2:05 pm

You would have to contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre directly here to find out. We are not party to its administrative processing.

Fossy 18/07/2017 at 8:32 am

Your giving the same answer every time I was born 25 8 53 will I ever get winter fuel allowance

FinancingRetirement Editor 17/05/2017 at 10:43 am

You should get your Winter Fuel Payment automatically from the organisation that pays your benefits when you qualify. If you wish to check when you may receive payment for 2017/18, then , to make contact directly.

Neversweat 16/05/2017 at 2:15 pm

I was born 15 October 1953 when do I qualify for winter fuel allowance. Payed to the over 60s . I am going on 64 now

FinancingRetirement Editor 11/04/2017 at 12:00 pm

You have to born on or before 5 May 1953 (for winter 2016 to 2017). As the date changes every year, you would have to check annually. You can see more which

Jan 10/04/2017 at 11:02 am

I was born May 13th -1956 so I'll be 61 this year when will I be able to claim winter fuel allowance?

trev 29/03/2017 at 2:42 pm

Can I claim winter fuel allowance if I live in Thailand all year except for 3 eweeks in July when I holiday in the UK

FinancingRetirement Editor 07/03/2017 at 10:59 am

Please see gov.uk link here which will tell you when you qualify.

Fishing54 06/03/2017 at 2:13 pm

I am 63 in July do I get fuel allowance this year/

Loony 02/09/2016 at 7:28 pm

I am 62in November will I be eligible for heating allowance.

FinancingRetirement Editor 14/01/2016 at 12:36 pm

This year the winter fuel payment is eligible for those born on or before 5 January 1953. which tells you all you need to know.

Boss 13/01/2016 at 6:33 pm

Was born on 4th December 1953 when will I be eligible for winter fuel allowance

FinancingRetirement Editor 13/01/2016 at 11:01 am

You can see all you need to know about eligibility whichI hope this helps.

Poopy 12/01/2016 at 4:37 pm

Just rang them about a claim ..I was born on 24 jan 54. ..they just told me I can't claim till 2019.

FinancingRetirement Editor 22/12/2015 at 2:37 pm

The dates change yearly. Currently, you are eligible for winter fuel payments if you were born on or before 5 January 1953. You do not need to apply, you will be sent a letter when you qualify.

Patacake 22/12/2015 at 10:29 am

I was born on 19th January 1954 when will I receive fuel allowance

caljo 20/11/2015 at 7:00 pm

I was born 23rd December 1952 I now receive my state pension do I qualify for the heating allowance of 100 pounds?l

FinancingRetirement Editor 17/11/2015 at 3:14 pm

The current date for winter 2015/16 means you qualify if you were born on or before 5 January 1953.

benson 17/11/2015 at 2:49 pm

If I was born 31st dec 1953 when do I qualify for heating allowance.

FinancingRetirement Editor 10/11/2015 at 2:19 pm

You'll qualify for Winter Fuel Payment if you were born on or before 5 January 1953 (for winter 2015 to 2016). See gov.uk whichI hope this helps.

bandit 09/11/2015 at 10:07 pm

I was 61 on 9/11/54 today what year will I be able to claim heating allowance as its a bit vague as years move on

Lou 15/10/2015 at 9:56 am

Hi I'm over62 born 30/7/1953 I keep missing out on the heating allowance does any one know if/when I am entitled to it

gillycee 02/10/2015 at 5:28 pm

I was born in 1954, and will be 61 on 23rd October, when will I receive my heating allowance

EUGENIO SAVELLI 26/09/2015 at 11:35 pm

this issue is not as clear cut as you make out some people say that you have to apply for this allowance and others say that you get it automatically without applying for it it should be crystal clear to everyone exactly according to your date of birth when you can apply for heating allowance.

FinancingRetirement Editor 25/09/2015 at 10:54 am

For this year, you would have to be born on or before 5 January 1953. Please see gov.uk which

Sue 24/09/2015 at 7:23 am

My date of birth 28 03 1953 when am I entitled to fuel allowance.

FinancingRetirement Editor 18/08/2015 at 2:50 pm

. You would have to be born on or before 5 January 1953 in order to be eligible. Please see gov.uk whichI hope this helps.

benv 18/08/2015 at 3:45 am

I am born on 15/11/1953 do I get Wi ter fuel I am going to be 62 in November

FinancingRetirement Editor 28/04/2015 at 11:44 am

@susie - as specified in the article; the winter fuel allowance is supplied by the government and is available to most people who have reached the qualifying age born on or before July 5, 1952. You do not have to do anything, you will be informed when you are eligible. I hope this helps.

FinancingRetirement Editor 30/03/2015 at 1:53 pm

@Kathy - you can claim winter fuel allowance once you reach the age of 62 or over. You do not have to do anything as you will be notified when you are eligible.

Kathy 27/03/2015 at 10:02 pm

Can you tell me when I can claim winter fuel allowance? I am 61 years old?

FinancingRetirement Editor 27/03/2015 at 12:29 pm

@Chambo - once you reach 62 or over. You will be notified.

chambo 26/03/2015 at 8:08 pm

i was born 21/07/1953 when will I qualify for heating allowance

FinancingRetirement Editor 17/03/2015 at 2:10 pm

@Jackie - everyone is entitled to winter fuel payments. So you will get it in your qualifying year and beyond. You will also be informed when you are entitled to it.

Jackie 14/03/2015 at 5:04 pm

I was born in 1953 does this mean that I will not qualify for the fuel allowance until I retire in 2016 or will I not get it at all.

FinancingRetirement Editor 22/01/2015 at 12:19 pm

@JAckie - The amount of Winter Fuel Payment you can receive each winter can vary according to your personal circumstances. Your age or other people living with you who are also eligible can affect the amount you receive. So if you qualify and live with someone under 80 who also qualifies you would get £100, as would your husband. I hope this helps.

JAcKie 21/01/2015 at 8:56 pm

I was born 21/08/1952 ..my husband 18/07/1946. He's received winter fuel allowance for a few years now ... do I still have to share his or do we get one (albeit reduced) each?

FinancingRetirement Editor 20/01/2015 at 3:09 pm

@Hoppy - as stated in the article he winter fuel allowance is supplied by the government and is available to most people who have reached the qualifying age born on or before July 5, 1952 (for winter 2014 to 2015 - this date changes every year). I hope this helps.

hoppy 20/01/2015 at 10:54 am

when do i get my heating allowance if i was born in 1953

FinancingRetirement Editor 16/01/2015 at 11:31 am

@Franny - you were born on or before 5 July 1952. You should qualify next year, you will get a letter informing you when you will receive it.

Franny 15/01/2015 at 9:31 pm

I was born on 17th september 1952 when do I qualify for the heating allowance

FinancingRetirement Editor 07/01/2015 at 3:07 pm

@rob - you have to have been born on or before July 5, 1952. The date is set differently every year, but you may be eligible next year.

Rob 02/01/2015 at 7:17 pm

I was born on August 3rd 1953 please could you tell me when I will get heating allowance

Rob 24/12/2014 at 6:06 pm

I will be 61 in January and work full time.
When will I be eligible for a winter heating payment?

FinancingRetirement Editor 17/12/2014 at 12:22 pm

@vandaline - yes, as long as she was born before 5 July 1952, which I assume she is.

vandaline 16/12/2014 at 10:41 pm

my sister will start to receive her state pension in May 2015. Will she be eligible for winter fuel allowance after that if the rules don't change

FinancingRetirement Editor 17/12/2014 at 11:35 am

@lar - You need to be born on or before July 5, 1952, in order to get heating allowance.

lar 16/12/2014 at 3:43 pm

Hi, I was born 8.12. 52.work part time and get DLA. should I be getting heating allowance?

FinancingRetirement Editor 08/12/2014 at 12:59 pm

@queenbee - As specified in the article, those who are eligible for the winter fuel allowance and are receiving a state pension or certain other state benefits do not need to apply. The fuel allowance should be sent automatically. If you think you are entitled to this allowance but don’t receive a pension or state benefits then you will have to make a claim. Claim forms are available from mid August onwards. Those who claim on or before September should receive the allowance by Christmas. Anyone who claims after September may not get their allowance until after Christmas. If you are eligible you will only need to make a claim once; after you claim the allowance it should be sent automatically each year. I hope this helps.

queenbee 06/12/2014 at 2:25 pm

I now live on my own after my partner left last month I received the £100 this month but do I notify someone to get the £200 next year please

FinancingRetirement Editor 03/12/2014 at 10:43 am

@Mot aha - I'm afraid not, in order to qualify for Winter Fuel Payment, you have to be born on or before July 5, 1952.

Mot aha 01/12/2014 at 5:10 pm

I receive DLAam I entitled to the allowance
My dob I
is 4.2.55

FinancingRetirement Editor 24/11/2014 at 2:49 pm

@johnboy - I'm afraid you need to be born on or before July 5, 1952, in order to qualify.

johnboy 23/11/2014 at 10:24 am

i was born december 1953 do i get winter fuel allowance and how i cliam if i do thanks john williamson

FinancingRetirement Editor 04/11/2014 at 12:06 pm

@Gina - you have to be born on or before 5 July 1952 to qualify.

Gina 03/11/2014 at 5:03 pm

I was 60 on 12 the sept 2014, retired early from work due to health problems. I have never claimed incapacity and live on my occupational pension. I would like to know if I will receive the winter fuel payment this year. Thanks.

FinancingRetirement Editor 22/10/2014 at 11:48 am

@Noddy - Yes, the winter fuel payments were introduced by the Labour Government in a bid to combat poverty among pensioners. They were fixed at £20 a year per household in 1997-98 and raised to £100 in 1999-2000 and to £200 in 2000-1. I hope this helps.

noddy 21/10/2014 at 5:29 pm

Please can you tell me what the payment for fuel allowance was in 1997

Ol 08/10/2014 at 6:15 pm

How unfair. Not only do we NOT get our pension and bus pass but no winter fuel allowance either. Why should we not get it at 60 like it used to be? Whats up do we suddenly not feel the cold and why do we have to wait? I am 61 born June 1953.

denbow 07/10/2014 at 12:04 pm

I was 62 years of age on the 23 July 2014 when will i be entitled to the winter fuel allowance payment Thanks.

cold chris 05/10/2014 at 2:59 pm

My husband received his payment at 61 going by my date of birth I do not get mine until I am 64!!Apparently he feels the cold more than I do really unfair way of calculating.

chambo 05/10/2014 at 12:40 pm

i was born on the 21/07/1953 am i entitled to heating allowance

blackiwidow 28/08/2014 at 11:27 am

i was born 22/11/1954 iam disabled and my husband is my full time carier when should i get the winter allowins thank

Quinny 22/08/2014 at 5:44 am

I was 60 on 21st February 2014 am I entitled to heating allowance

Freed 25/04/2014 at 12:29 pm

I was 60 on 3rd April 2014. do i, and how do i apply for heating allowance?

smiler 20/03/2014 at 11:06 pm

was 60 on 27 nov 2013 dob 27 11 1953 how and when will I get winter fuel allowance

Stakatruck60 02/03/2014 at 10:35 am

I was 60 on 24 September 2013 When will I be able for the fuel allowance.

kirkness 24/02/2014 at 1:39 pm

I was 60 on 13 august 2013 when am I entitled to winter fuel allouance

ronaldaroo 11/02/2014 at 3:40 pm

Born 20 6 1952 when do I get winter fuel allowance?

slinky 22/01/2014 at 2:03 pm

I will be 60 on the 2'9th October 2014, will I then be intitled to the Winter Fuel allowance then or will it be the next year.

thanks

jan 17/12/2013 at 3:42 pm

hello I was bon on 30.7.53.when will I receive my winter fuel allowance I am also receiving working tax credits

Gordy 15/12/2013 at 12:18 am

I receive ddisability living allowance and bereavement allowance . I will be going onto ESA
Date of birth 19/12/1953 will I be entitle to heating allowance .
If not when will I be entitle to receive this payment .

baz 05/12/2013 at 9:37 pm

m 60 on 3/11/1953 and my wife 60 on 13//2/1954 when can we receive winter fuel allowance as it would be nice to be warm for a change as with cost going up we cant afford to put heating on

linm 05/12/2013 at 3:01 pm

I will be 60 in Jan 2014, what entitlements can I claim?
Thanks you

paul 01/12/2013 at 5:55 pm

61 on the 31st January 2014 when do I qualify surely not 15/16!!

betty 28/11/2013 at 2:55 pm

i was 60 in may 2013 i share a rented house with my daughter i get working tax credit as i only work 30 hrs a week could i get winter fuel allowance

Tiny 26/11/2013 at 5:18 pm

If you were born on or before 5th January 1952, you are eligible for this years winter fuel payment (2013-14). For next winters payment (2014-15) you will need to have been born on or before 5th January 1953 and so on, unless the qualifying dates are changed by the government.
If you are not yet of state pension age, or in receipt of other benefits, you will need to make a claim. People of state pension age, and those in receipt of certain benefits, will automatically receive the payment.

gibby 26/11/2013 at 11:39 am

I was 61 on 11th Nov 2013 am I entitled to the winter fuel allowance

Jb 20/11/2013 at 11:23 am

Born 19jan 1952 when can I claim
Fuel allowence please

plum duff 18/11/2013 at 12:41 pm

I was born 4-4-1952 am i entitled to winter fuel allowance ?

Al 14/11/2013 at 3:40 pm

I was born on 31st Aug 1952, when will I be eligible for heating allowance please ?

Jem 13/11/2013 at 7:36 pm

I will be 60 in May 2014 will I be entitled to winter fuel payment as not on any benefits will I have to claim it or will it be sent automatically.
Thanks

ed 11/11/2013 at 3:34 pm

how do i claim the 200 pounds heating allowance im 60 years old do i qulify for it

NONE 06/11/2013 at 1:06 pm

I was born on 8/3/1952 and claim council tax reduction, can i claim the winter fuel allowance.

Ginger 06/11/2013 at 9:57 am

I was born on 03/07/1953 when do I become eligible for the heating allowance ?

freezingcold 30/10/2013 at 10:27 am

I was born on the 18th May 1952 am I entitled to fuel allowance if so how do I claim it. Thank You

strimmerman 29/10/2013 at 8:28 pm

My date of birth is 15/03/1952, could you tell me if I qualify for the winter fuel payment this year, and if so, how do I go about claiming it.

murph 27/10/2013 at 6:35 am

I was born on 29-03-1952 can I claim winter fuel allowance

Bobby 21/10/2013 at 11:17 am

I was 60 on the 6.9.13. Please can you tell me if I am eligible to claim the Winter Fuel Allowance and can I apply for this on line or maybe a contact number that I could ring.

Thank You

Bobby S.

randy 20/10/2013 at 12:27 pm

i was born on 27 6 1952 and have never recieved winter fuel allowance , when will i recieve this allowance please .

paddingtonbear1 20/10/2013 at 9:29 am

i will be 62 on 06/01/2013. Will I be entitled to a winter fuel payments

richt 19/10/2013 at 12:45 pm

I was born on 24/03/1952, will I be eligible for the winter fuel allowance

maggie 17/10/2013 at 8:26 pm

i was 60 on the 20th of aug 2013 am i entitled to winter fuel allowance thankyou

Greg 11/10/2013 at 4:41 pm

I was 60 on the 18/09/13 will I be entitled to winter fuel allowance if not when do I thanks Greg

jack 09/10/2013 at 1:37 pm

I .was born 08.05.52 am i entitled to fuel allowance. I get my state
pension in July 2014

tio 22/09/2013 at 10:20 pm

my birthdate is 5/03/1952 do i qualify this year. thankyou

lyn 22/09/2013 at 8:09 pm

my husband was 60 on 3/3/13.can he claim the winter fuel allowance?

pip 18/09/2013 at 10:02 am

I was 60 on 30 7 2013 do I qualify for winter fuel allowance

joan 17/09/2013 at 3:16 pm

when will I receive the winter fuel allowance, I will be 60 in june 2014?

my husband will be 60 in may 2015, he is currently receiving DLA and Sickness benefit.

annie 14/09/2013 at 6:01 pm

Hello I was born on 23.3.53. Could you tell me please when I am eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance and do I have to claim for this or will I automatically get the allowance?
Many thanks
Anne Blake

Klod 13/09/2013 at 5:49 pm

could you let me know when I will be entitled to the allowance, my date of birth is 20th January 1952.

many thanks

Roman

Graham Yarrow 05/09/2013 at 12:45 pm

My birth day is 12-06-1952
Am i due a winter fuel payment.

Sue 02/09/2013 at 11:33 am

Born 07/09/52 I didn't realise I was eligible for a heating allowance..also was told I didn't have to apply a was done automatically ? Can forms be sent to me please , sue

Rod 02/09/2013 at 8:53 am

I was 60 in April this year can i claim. If so where do i get the claim forms for the allowance.

degsee 01/09/2013 at 5:00 pm

I will be 62 on February 2014 do I qualify for heating allowence

PC 03/08/2013 at 4:33 am

I was born 13/6/52 - am I entitled to the fuel allowance?

Sandie 10/07/2013 at 10:02 pm

I was born 2nd July 1953 and my husband 9th August 1952, when and how do we apply for our winter fuel allowance.

ray 01/07/2013 at 2:21 pm

i was 60 on 27th june 2013 how do i get my winter fuel allowance

anna 21/06/2013 at 1:08 pm

I was 60 0n 26 th May 2013 when can I expect to get winter fuel allowance, also I live on my own

babs 18/06/2013 at 6:27 pm

i was born 06-02-1953 am i entitled to the winter fuel allowance, as i understood and have been told at 60 your entitled.

bettyboop 07/06/2013 at 12:31 am

my birthday is 25/11/1951, will I be intitled to winter fuel allowance this year and if so. when do I claim for it.

postie 05/06/2013 at 8:26 pm

do you still get the winter fuel allowance at 60 or will this be changing with the increase in pension age

fred 03/06/2013 at 6:14 pm

my husband will be 60 on 28 October 2013 when will he get the winter fuel allowance and please let us know how to get it

Paddie 21/05/2013 at 5:34 pm

My date of birth is may 2 nd 1953 can I apply for winter fuel allowance this coming year 2013 and can I claim my state pension .

tim 15/05/2013 at 1:07 pm

i was 60 in january am i entitled to the winter fuel allowance i am stiil employed if so how do i apply

jmd 10/05/2013 at 10:57 am

i am sixty on 25th june 2013 will i be entitled to winter fuel allowance this year

mick 29/04/2013 at 12:10 pm

I am 60 on 4/8/2013 please can you tell me when I am eligible to claim ny winter fuel allowance thankyou. Also how will I do this can I apply on line.

Tom 28/04/2013 at 6:17 pm

I am 61 years old and was born on 21-02-52.

Can you please inform me of the date I will become eligible for Winter fuel payments?

Many thanks.

Lilly 23/04/2013 at 7:38 pm

I was 60 on 21/04/2013 when will I be entitled to the winter fuel allowance??

ganno 23/04/2013 at 10:26 am

hi just tured 61 on 03-03-2013 when would i be able to claim winter fuel allowance

LOUBY 06/04/2013 at 11:09 am

Iam 60 on 26/06/53 can I claim winter fuel allowance after this date and how do I do it

Roman 02/04/2013 at 6:39 pm

I was 61 on 20th January 2013.

Will I be entitled to winter fuel allowance and if so, how do I claim.

many thanks

Roman

marydoll 01/04/2013 at 12:34 pm

I am enquiring for my husband regarding applying for the winter fuel allowance, he will be 60 on 20th April and he hates a checking things that he may be entitled to. Could you tell me how he goes about applying and who to please.Thank you, Mary Wilson.

Pete 27/03/2013 at 4:51 pm

My date of birth is 17.05.1952, when will i receive winter fuel allowence?

baz 24/03/2013 at 9:42 pm

My wife is 61 on the 12-07-2013 when is she able to claim heating allowance

kitty 24/03/2013 at 10:05 am

i reached 61 on the 29 01 2013 born in 1952 am i eligable to claim the winter fuel allowance as i will recive my state pension in november 2013

ESS 09/03/2013 at 2:30 pm

I was born on 06/01/1952. Could you please tell me when I am due for Winter Fuel Allowance and when I can apply for it? Thank you.

taff 16/02/2013 at 5:46 pm

my date of birth 22.12.1951 i am 61 years of age i have had to retire early due to redundance i have a private pension £650.00 month when do i qualify for winter heating allowanc.

tigers 12/02/2013 at 6:42 pm

can you tell please when i will be eligable for heating allowance or winter fuel allowance

mc 08/02/2013 at 11:49 pm

I was 60 in May 2012 but am still in full time employment. I plan to retire in August 2013. Should i have received heating allowance in December 2012 or am i not entitled to it as i am working.

gone with the wind 07/02/2013 at 5:04 pm

i am 61 in august of this year can i now apply for the heating allowance and if so how much will i get pls.

grandma60 05/02/2013 at 10:42 am

what are the qualifing dates for 2013 winter fuel allowance ! I was 60 on the 29 .june 2012

Sparky1952 04/02/2013 at 3:20 pm

I was 60 on 29th May 2012. I am in receipt of a civil service pension and no other income. Am I entitled to the winter fuel alloawnce

Bloater 29/01/2013 at 12:24 pm

I was born 27.04.1952, partner is younger and working. I cease employment next month but will not be taking state pension. Am I entitled to winter fuels allowance next winter (aged 61) and if so do I have to apply?

Mike 25/01/2013 at 8:48 pm

I was born 10 October 1951. When will I be eligible for Winter Fuel allowance?

PHIL 19/01/2013 at 3:36 pm

I was born 28/12/52 when will i be eligible for the winter heating allowance?

Andy 15/01/2013 at 7:23 pm

I was born 13/01/1952 please can you confirm when I will be entitled to winter fuel allowance

Arthur 06/01/2013 at 4:37 pm

I was born on 3-1-52 when can i claim fuel allowance

button 04/01/2013 at 5:17 pm

i was 61yrs old last october when do i qualify for my winter fuel allowance payment

gordi 02/01/2013 at 5:08 pm

my date of birth is 1/07/1952 and I was 60 last July can you tell me when I will be receiving my winter fuel allowance please and how do I get it.

Kay 29/12/2012 at 4:36 pm

My date of birth was June 1950 and did not apply for state pension until Sept 2012 after being made redundant. I dont claim any other benefits so pay rent, council tax and bills from savings and state pension. I dont have a private pension and I have not received any winter fuel allowance. I dont like having to claim benefits and thought this was automatically paid to you when receiving state pension.

col 27/12/2012 at 7:28 pm

I was 60 on 01/04/2012 and am in receipt of a works pension. How and when can I claim the winter fuel allowance?

Joanie 27/12/2012 at 2:21 pm

I am making enquirey to when I will receive my winter fuel allowance, my dob is 02/02/1952 I will be 61 in February so it seem's it will be next year November 2013 when I get my state pension Thank you Joan Divall.

bob 27/12/2012 at 10:57 am

yes another old git with a question, winter fuel allowance.

I was born 28 August 1952, there for my age is 60, could you please inform me as to when I can apply for the winter fuel allowance, I am unable to find any type of table showing how to calulate age / date to apply for the allowance. thank you,

pete 26/12/2012 at 10:37 am

i was 60 on the 7.8.1952 when do i recieve heating allowancei work full time and will be working til 62

sylv 23/12/2012 at 12:03 am

I am 61yrs on the 16/01/12 when will I receive my heating allowance?

Edie 14/12/2012 at 12:43 am

My date of birth is 7-10-51 will I get my heating allowance this year 20012

funnyman 12/12/2012 at 7:20 pm

I am 60 on 14/12/2012, work full time, and am separated. Do I qualify for the Winter Fuel Allownance, and if so when will it be paid

Gardener 10/12/2012 at 7:20 pm

I was 60 on 20 August 2012. Will I receive a winter fuel allowance for the year 2012, and do I have to apply for this or is payment automatic?

Rich 08/12/2012 at 8:03 pm

I am enquiring as to whether I can claim winter fuel allowance for my brothers house. He died on the 23rd Sep 2012 and we are waiting for probate to sort out the house. However in the meantime we are having to heat the house throughout the winter.

Sandra 04/12/2012 at 2:50 pm

My date of Birth is 19.02.1948 I will be 65 in 2013, I live in Portugal and have done since 2001 Am entitled to the Heating Allowance.

Cas 04/12/2012 at 2:20 pm

when will i receive winter fuel allowence born 3rd January 1952 please advise

P.K 03/12/2012 at 8:37 pm

I was born on 26.8.1951 - when will I receive my winter fuel allowance

mo 03/12/2012 at 5:48 pm

I was born april 23 1952 I have a part job will I be entitled to winter fuel allowance

woody 02/12/2012 at 7:10 pm

i was born 20 11 1952 could please tell me when i am entitled to fule allowance

Bobby 29/11/2012 at 8:37 pm

Born 29.8.1951 when do i qualify for the heating allowance? Thank you

scotty 28/11/2012 at 8:52 pm

i was born on the 16/07/1951 when will i be eligible for heating allowance

ruffian 26/11/2012 at 6:21 am

Hi my name is daniel thomas I am aged 25 and I currently are receiving disability living allowance incapacity benefit and income support and I would like to find out if im entitled for the winter fuel allowance im sure I received it last year Many thanks Daniel Thomas

foo 23/11/2012 at 5:53 pm

when should i get my winer fuel alowance i was born on the 07 03 51

mh 20/11/2012 at 8:28 pm

Can you tell me when I will receive the winter heating allowance email. My date of birth is 8.12.1951. Thank you

auldie 20/11/2012 at 4:37 pm

I will be 60 on 9th December 2012 - D.O.B. 9/12/1952 and my wife will turn 60 on 3rd June 2012 - D.O.B. 3/6/1953 - do I qualify this year for winter fuel allowance? What do I have to do to claim it? What happens next year when my wife turns 60?

jenda 19/11/2012 at 6:07 pm

i was born 08/12/51 can you please tell me if and whaen i would be entitled to fuel allowance

Marigold 15/11/2012 at 6:24 pm

My husband received a winter fuel allowance last year but has not had anything so far this year. What is the date it should go into his bank account? Thanks

normsky 12/11/2012 at 10:46 am

my dob is 05/12/1951 when will i be elligable for the heating allowance

ding ding 11/11/2012 at 9:59 pm

I will be 60 on 18/02/13.I am in receipt of a company pension plus a few other small pensions.Will i become eligable for the winter fuel allowance?also my wife will be 60 on 29/03/13 will she become eligable for the same allowance?HUT

mags 05/11/2012 at 10:55 pm

I was born 7/8/51am I entitled to winter fuel payment

tommie 05/11/2012 at 7:08 pm

I will receive the £200 fuel allowance this year and past years. Next year I will be 80 years on the 31 december 1933, so will I get the extra ie £300 next year.

janny 30/10/2012 at 1:57 pm

My husband has had winter fuel allowance for the past 5 years, and now I am in receipt of a pension as well, do we both get the fuel allowance or is it just paid to one person

little Mo 29/10/2012 at 10:21 pm

l was 61 on the 4th August 2012 born 1951 when will l get my winter fuel allowance and how do l get it please,

arra 29/10/2012 at 5:16 pm

I was born on the 1 - 9 -1951 which mkes me 61yrs old am I entitled to the winter fuel allowance thank you

WOODY 16/10/2012 at 9:51 am

my dob is . 8. 12. 51. will i get the winter fuel allowance this year. i will be 61. this december.

Kath 15/10/2012 at 7:34 pm

Will I receive winter fuel allowance I was 61 last August 2012. Born 27/8/1951

Dung beetle 04/10/2012 at 9:35 pm

I turned 60 on 27 June this year I had to finish work early as I was diagnosed with ms I do not receive any disability payments or state pension I do receive a small monthly pension from my last job my wife is 57and still in full time employment am I entitled to the winter fuel allowance

lilly 30/09/2012 at 5:24 pm

can you tell me what month i recieve my winter fuel all i got it last year and i think it was oct

bazza 08/09/2012 at 10:02 pm

i was born on the 28/05/1952 i am still employed in full time employment , when would i be entitled to the winter fuel allowance

Queens 01/09/2012 at 10:32 am

I turned 60 on 22/1/12. I am still in full time employment. Am I entitled to the winter fuel allowance and if not when will I be eligible?
Thanks.

joe 19/07/2012 at 4:05 pm

i was 60 on 16/07/1952 will i be able to get fuel allowance this year if not when should be able to recieve it many thanks

fishy 14/07/2012 at 4:02 pm

I am 60 on 6th August 2012, will I get the fuel allowance?

Chris

Bellamia 28/06/2012 at 2:30 pm

I turned 60 on Jan 2012,Am i entitled to heating allowance? i also live with a partner,will this affect my claim?

chris 13/06/2012 at 3:40 pm

I was born 06.01.1951 and am employed,am I entitled to winter fuel allowance this year?

pat 08/05/2012 at 5:02 pm

I did not recive winter allowance.last year because I had an ongoing appeal for ESA. I just won appeal,last month with components and will get ESA backdated.will I now get three 25 pounds,that I missed out on now appeals won

mib 10/02/2012 at 6:18 pm

I was born on 21.07.1951. I have now found out that I will not recieve my winter fuel payment until 2013/14 nor will I recieve my freedom pass until 11/12. I thought that once I was 60 I woult be entitled to these benefits which I have been paying into all my working life.

Bett 23/11/2011 at 1:18 pm

I am receiving disability living allowance, the middle rate due to a stroke am I entitled to the winter fuel payment.

gra 22/11/2011 at 4:40 pm

My date of birth was 22nd July 1950 I am in full time employment with two dependant student children I did not receive any winter payment last year can I claim for this year and last year??

GHM 14/11/2011 at 7:22 pm

I am taking my pension benefits but will be continuing to work on a part time basis. Should I have my personal allowance set against my pension or my salary?

BrianJay 13/11/2011 at 12:26 pm

I will be 67 on 10th Feb 2012 and my wife who will 57 on 11th March 2012. She runs a small company and draws less than £3000 per year and I work for a small company and receive approx £6600 per year. I only draw my private pension onan I claim for the winter fuel allowance ~£2400 per year. C

Thorpey 27/09/2011 at 7:44 pm

If a man & wife who live at the same address and are both over 60. Were do they stand when it comes to winter fuel allowence payments?

milky 22/09/2011 at 8:45 pm

I am 60 on 5.10.2011. I work and so does my wife. Am I entitled to the fuel allowance

stotty 12/09/2011 at 7:48 am

I am 60 on the 25/12/2011. I am still working as is my wife so I was wondering if I am entiteld to any fuel allowance or not as a colleague insists I am!!!

blodwyn 11/06/2011 at 6:51 am

Can you please let me have the relevant forms/information to claim the heating allowance.
I was 60 on 31/08/2010 I believe I qualify.

thanks.

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