Welsh Winter Fuel Support Scheme. Is it a loan that has to be paid back?

alisonannrees1

Hi I don’t know if I’m in the right place for this question, but I just wanted to ask if the 

Welsh Winter Fuel Support Scheme is a loan that has to be  paid back

poppy123456

There's a link here i found but it doesn't say anything about it needing to be paid back. You do need to be claiming certain means tested benefits. https://gov.wales/winter-fuel-support-scheme#section-84957

alisonannrees1

Thank you for your reply

Lisatho11987777

It's not a loan you don't have to pay it back it has gone up to 200.00 now you have to apply online with your local  counciol take a photo of your bill and upload it to prove your energy company if you cant upload then phone your local counciol and they will help you 

I received 100.00 pound as I applied before it went up and I had an email saying I would receive another 100 00 in next 14 days because its gone up to 200.00 so realy pleased with that 

alisonannrees1

Thank you for replies

Sheree_8

It's correct @lisathomas50 has posted. When I applied it was for £100. I had an email the other evening to confirm the £200 were to be paid in my account the following day.  I checked with UC and they confirmed that the Winter Support Payment did not affect my UC. Hope this helps. 

alisonannrees1

Thank you