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Winter Fuel Allowance Registration by 21 December and Keeping Warm Winter 2024/2025

East Sussex County Council are signposting eligible households to apply for the Warm Home Check or Pension Credits

If you are State Pension age you could qualify for Pension Credit, which also unlocks the Winter Fuel Payment to help with heating bills. To receive the Winter Fuel Payment, make sure you register for Pension Credit by December 21st. Check if you’re eligible here 

The Warm Home Check service provides free tips to stay warm and save money. It can also offer emergency temporary heating, small home energy efficiency improvements and access to any available government grants!

Find out more about the help and support available from the Warm Home Check service here 

Please remember to check on older neighbours or relatives to ensure they are safe, warm and well this winter.