Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 3878
Winter Fuel Payment: Carers
Tabled: 2 September 2024
Answered: 12 September 2024
Question
Manuela Perteghella
Liberal Democrat — Stratford-on-Avon
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has made an estimate of how many unpaid carers of state pension age will be affected by the removal of the universal entitlement to Winter Fuel Payments.
Answer
Emma ReynoldsCarers over State Pension age on low incomes can claim income-related benefits, such as Pension Credit. This can be paid to carers at a higher rate than those without caring responsibilities through the additional amount for carers. The additional amount ...
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