Government cost of living support

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. 

If you were born before 25 September 1957 you could get between £250 and £600 to help you pay your heating bills. This is known as a ‘Winter Fuel Payment’.

The amount you get includes a ‘Pensioner Cost of Living Payment’. This is between £150 and £300. You’ll get this extra amount in winter 2023 to 2024. 

Visit the government website for more information. 

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. 

 

If you receive certain benefits, you may be eligible to receive a £150 payment. Find out more including eligibility. 

You could get £150 off your electricity bill for winter 2023 to 2024 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme.

The money is not paid to you - it’s a one-off discount applied to your electricity bill between early October 2023 and 31 March 2024.

If you might be eligible, you’ll get a letter by early January 2024.

View the government website for full details of the Warm Home Discount. 

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:

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Take a look at the other support available to you

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