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Pensioners in England and Wales: how might you be affected by proposed winter fuel payment changes?

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We would like to hear from people who may no longer receive winter fuel payments due to planned changes

Charities have warned that up to 2 million financially struggling older people could lose annual payments under government plans to restrict the winter fuel allowance.

The chancellor’s proposals will see payments only going to pensioners in England and Wales who receive most means-tested benefits.

In a statement to the Commons, Rachel Reeves said: “Let me be clear, this is not a decision I wanted to make, nor is it the one that I expected to make, but these are the necessary and urgent decisions that I must make.”

About 800,000 people are missing out on pension credit payments they are entitled to, which would allow them to qualify for winter fuel payments under new plans. The website Entitledto.co.uk has a benefits calculator that will tell you if there is anything you should be claiming.

We want to hear from pensioners and how they might be affected by the proposed changes to winter fuel payments. Do you know if you’re eligible for pension credit?

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