Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 4831

Winter Fuel Payment: Disability

Tabled: 9 September 2024
Answered: 16 September 2024

Question

Dr Marie Tidball

LabourPenistone and Stocksbridge

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to help mitigate the potential impact of the withdrawal of Winter Fuel Payments on disabled non-Pension Credit recipient pensioners.

Answer

Emma Reynolds
Disability benefits provide a tax free, non-income-related contribution towards the extra costs people with a long-term health condition or disabilities can face, such as additional heating costs. Attendance Allowance can be worth up to £5,600 a year. Ent...

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