Member

On the winter fuel payment, we want pensioners to receive all the benefits they are entitled to, including the winter fuel payment, so we have been running a national campaign since September to encourage pensioners to apply for pension credit before 21 December—the last date for making a successful backdated claim and still getting a winter fuel payment this year. In recent weeks, we have seen a 152% increase in pension credit claims received by the department. We are continuing to work with external partners, local authorities, the devolved Administrations and our own campaigns to boost take up.