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<p>Winter Fuel Payments are an age-related payment payable to those who have reached
state pension age. The payment provides reassurance to older customers that Government
help is available during the winter months to help with their energy bills. This winter
2022/23 winter fuel payments will be increased by £300 and households with someone
of state pension age and under 80 will receive £500 and households with someone aged
80 or over will receive £600.</p><p> </p><p>Cold Weather Payments are made to people
in receipt of certain income-related benefits. People who receive contribution-based
benefits, such as contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance, are not eligible
for Cold Weather Payments. This is because the Cold Weather Payment scheme was specifically
designed to target the most vulnerable people in society, by providing help with additional
heating costs during periods of severe weather. The Government firmly believes that
the fairest way of managing this is by linking eligibility to income-related benefits,
as this ensures that public funds are used in the most effective way possible.</p>
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