Winter Fuel Payments
Age NI is extremely concerned about the impact means testing the Winter Fuel Payment will have on older people across Northern Ireland.
Read our statements on the proposed changes:
Age NI’s statement regarding the Chancellor’s announcement to means testing Winter Fuel Payment
Statement from Age NI regarding Communities Minister decision to means test Winter Fuel Payment
Response to Parliament's vote on changes to Winter Fuel Payment
Response to £100 winter payment for older people
Age NI urges older people to apply for Pension Credit on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
Are you eligible for Pension Credit?
There are 26,000 older people in Northern Ireland eligible for means-tested benefits who currently aren't getting them. Use our Benefits Calculator and learn more about applying for Pension Credit from NI Direct.
Have your say
Join us in asking the government to halt their proposed change to the Winter Fuel Payment