Winter Fuel Allowance

[JinnyJoan]

I haven't been on top of the latest but sister said there is news that if you were born before 1958 you will receive the above.  Is this true?

[bednobs]

no

[sandyRoe]

I don't think it's about your date of birth.  It's more to do with what benefits you receive.

[bednobs]

although it could bedifferent in NI of course,sorry

in england you have to be born prior to 1958 AND be in receipt of a qualifying benefit

[SlackAlice]

https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility

[bednobs]

that is england and wales alice.  Poster is in .NI

 

[SlackAlice]

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/who-qualifies-winter-fuel-payment

[SlackAlice]

Apologies nobs

[bednobs]

sorry to be picky, your link is for last year,,not this year :)

[THECORBYLOON]

The link to the WFP in Ulster is for last year and has not been updated.

Reading a recent statement in the Assembly, the same rules will apply in Ulster and Great Britain.

[Maydup]

No, only those born before 1958 and in receipt of benefit.

[youngmafbog]

No, Robber Reeves has stolen it to give to her rich Union mates.