Thousands looking for help to hang on to winter fuel payment flood The Sun’s helpline --[Reported by Umva mag]

THOUSANDS of Sun readers flooded our Winter Fuel SOS helpline yesterday looking for help to hang on to the payment. Our experts explained to pensioners that they could still be eligible to the allowance, worth £300, if they receive Pension Credit. GettyThousands of Sun readers flooded our Winter Fuel SOS helpline[/caption] We gathered together a top line-up of experts — and our Winter Fuel SOS crew will be taking your calls Pensions expert Sir Steve Webb was part of our panel The panel — including Baroness Ros Altmann and Sir Steve Webb — also offered advice on cutting energy bills. One caller, a 73-year-old man on a state pension, told how he was worried he would narrowly miss out on qualifying for Pension Credit but has little spare income at the end of every month. He said: “I voted for this Government and then they immediately turned round and did this without warning. “I am really disappointed. I have worked all my life and paid into the system.” Another worried caller said she already receives Pension Credit, but can only afford one shower a week as she is on a water meter. Many readers were baffled about whether they are eligible for Pension Credit. Our experts are working through all of our readers’ queries to try to find helpful solutions, such as how to apply for Pension Credit or secure better deals on bills. If you called the helpline, which is now closed, you will get a call back within a week. Neil, 80, from Balmullo, Fife, called the helpline yesterday. He said: “I am very grateful to The Sun for doing this. “I don’t use the internet so it was really helpful to speak to someone on the phone and get help working out if I might qualify for Pension Credit.” Ten million older people were affected when Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in July that only households in England and Wales that receive Pension Credit or certain means-tested benefits will be entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment. Before this the allowance was available to everyone over the age of 66. Baroness Ros Altmann was also one of our experts Stewart WilliamsExpert Martyn James helped explain your rights[/caption] SuppliedIf you’re struggling with debt, expert Jonathan Chesterman can offer advice[/caption] SuppliedEnergy expert Joe Richardson was also part of The Sun’s Winter Fuel SOS crew[/caption] SuppliedJenny Ross is a costs crisis expert[/caption] SuppliedElise Melville offered expert energy advice[/caption] SuppliedBen Gallizi was another energy expert on The Sun’s panel[/caption] agescotland.org.ukAdam Stachura was one of the panel’s age experts[/caption] He featured alongside Fran McSweeney, another age experttheorg.com News Group Newspapers Ltd.Emily Seymour gave expert energy advice[/caption] David New - The SunThe Sun’s very own Tara Evans was also on hand to help[/caption]

Oct 9, 2024 - 21:32

Thousands looking for help to hang on to winter fuel payment flood The Sun’s helpline --[Reported by Umva mag]

THOUSANDS of Sun readers flooded our Winter Fuel SOS helpline yesterday looking for help to hang on to the payment.

Our experts explained to pensioners that they could still be eligible to the allowance, worth £300, if they receive Pension Credit.

Thousands of Sun readers flooded our Winter Fuel SOS helpline[/caption]

a sign that says winter fuel sos on it — We gathered together a top line-up of experts — and our Winter Fuel SOS crew will be taking your calls

a man in a suit and tie smiles for the camera — Pensions expert Sir Steve Webb was part of our panel

The panel — including Baroness Ros Altmann and Sir Steve Webb — also offered advice on cutting energy bills.

One caller, a 73-year-old man on a state pension, told how he was worried he would narrowly miss out on qualifying for Pension Credit but has little spare income at the end of every month.

He said: “I voted for this Government and then they immediately turned round and did this without warning.

“I am really disappointed. I have worked all my life and paid into the system.”

Another worried caller said she already receives Pension Credit, but can only afford one shower a week as she is on a water meter.

Many readers were baffled about whether they are eligible for Pension Credit.

Our experts are working through all of our readers’ queries to try to find helpful solutions, such as how to apply for Pension Credit or secure better deals on bills.

If you called the helpline, which is now closed, you will get a call back within a week.

Neil, 80, from Balmullo, Fife, called the helpline yesterday. He said: “I am very grateful to The Sun for doing this.

“I don’t use the internet so it was really helpful to speak to someone on the phone and get help working out if I might qualify for Pension Credit.”

Ten million older people were affected when Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in July that only households in England and Wales that receive Pension Credit or certain means-tested benefits will be entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment.

Before this the allowance was available to everyone over the age of 66.

two women standing next to each other one wearing a purple jacket — Baroness Ros Altmann was also one of our experts

a man with a beard is wearing a plaid jacket and a blue shirt

Expert Martyn James helped explain your rights[/caption]

a man with a beard is smiling in front of a sign that says lego

If you’re struggling with debt, expert Jonathan Chesterman can offer advice[/caption]

a man in a denim shirt is standing in front of a blue background

Energy expert Joe Richardson was also part of The Sun’s Winter Fuel SOS crew[/caption]

a woman in a blue shirt smiles for the camera

Jenny Ross is a costs crisis expert[/caption]

a woman wearing glasses and a sweater is smiling for the camera .

Elise Melville offered expert energy advice[/caption]

a man in a denim shirt with his arms crossed

Ben Gallizi was another energy expert on The Sun’s panel[/caption]

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Adam Stachura was one of the panel’s age experts[/caption]

a woman wearing glasses is standing in front of a bookshelf filled with potted plants . — He featured alongside Fran McSweeney, another age expert

a woman wearing a black tank top smiles for the camera

Emily Seymour gave expert energy advice[/caption]

a woman wearing a floral shirt smiles for the camera

The Sun’s very own Tara Evans was also on hand to help[/caption]

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Thousands looking for help to hang on to winter fuel payment flood The Sun’s helpline --[Reported by Umva mag]

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