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Winter Fuel Payment
The Winter Fuel Payment is now called Pension Age Winter Heating Payments. It’s an annual grant of £100, £200 or £300 to help pensioners with the cost of energy.
The Scottish Government recently announced changes to this scheme for winter 2025/26. All pensioner households in Scotland should get a Winter Fuel/Pension Age Winter Heating Payment for winter 2025/26.
Those who receive Pension Credit will get a bigger payment, so Changeworks recommends checking whether you are eligible for pension credit or any other benefits. According to Age UK, more than a third of people who are entitled to pension credit do not receive it.
Winter Fuel Payment
The Winter Fuel Payment in Scotland is an annual payment of £100, £200 or £300 to help pensioners with the cost of energy.
If you are old enough to get the state pension, you should be eligible. The amount you can get depends on your circumstances.
Winter Fuel Payment 2025/26
In Scotland, Winter Fuel Payment is now called Pension Age Winter Heating Payments. Every pensioner household should get a payment for winter 2025/26.
How do I qualify for Winter Fuel Payment 2025?
All pensioner households in Scotland should qualify for Winter Fuel/Pension Age Winter Heating Payments. This is different to the previous year, when you had to get pension credit or another qualifying benefit.
How much is the Winter Fuel Payment 2025?
Payments are £100, £200 or £300, depending on your circumstances.
If you don’t receive pension credit or another qualifying benefit, the payment will be £100.
If you receive pension credit or another qualifying benefit, the payment will be £200 or £300, depending on your age.
The government hasn’t yet confirmed what the other qualifying benefits are, nor the age limits. We’ll update this information as soon as we know more.
In the meantime, Changeworks recommends checking whether you are eligible for pension credit or any other benefits.
How do I get Winter Fuel Payment in 2025?
The Winter Fuel Payment will be paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It should be paid automatically into your account if you are of pensionable age.
When will the Winter Fuel Payment 2025 be made?
The government hasn’t confirmed any dates. We’ll update this information as soon as we know more.
Winter Fuel Payment 2024
For winter 2024/25, you should have been paid in November or December 2024.
If you’ve had no communication or payment, you should contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.
Winter Fuel Payment 2024 was different from previous years. Up until 2024, all pensioners were eligible for the scheme. However, to get the payment in 2024, pensioners needed to receive pension credit or other specific benefits to qualify.
This changed again in 2025, and all pensioners are now entitled to a payment. The payment amount depends on your circumstances, as explained above.