Winter fuel allowance

Stupot63

Hi,I am severely disabled and someone told me that I should get a winter fuel payment because of my age and disabilities, no one in offialdom had told me this,can anyone enlighten me please 

Stayce

Welcome to the community @Stupot63

I think you will find this section on the community useful on the winter fuel allowance http://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/money/winter-fuel

Hope this helps

best wishes 

Stayce

You may also find this link useful too, which includes other fuel related items

http://www.scope.org.uk/Support/Disabled-people/Fuel/Overview

best wishes 

Stupot63

Hi,thanks for reply Stayce,just my luck either to young or to old haha,a friend of mine who is epeleptic,and diabetic,gets some form of help with bills in winter,so il have to look into that.
regards
stuart

Matilda

I think you are referring to the Warm Front discount on fuel bills offered by many, though I don't think all, fuel providers.  This discount is worth £140 and available to disabled people on certain means-tested benefits.  Phone your fuel provider for info.