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<p>All pensioner households in Hampstead and Kilburn constituency and Greater London
are in the process of receiving an extra £300 on top of their winter fuel payment
to help them cover the rising cost of energy this winter. For those in receipt of
Pension Credit the second Cost of Living Payment of £324 was issued in November. Pensioners
in receipt of eligible disability benefits will have also received the disability
cost of living payment of £150 issued in September.</p><p> </p><p>The Government understands
the pressures people are facing with the cost of living and that pensioners are disproportionately
impacted by higher energy costs, and many low-income pensioner households do not claim
the means tested benefits they are entitled to. That is why, in addition to the £37
billion of support we have provided for cost of living pressures in 2022/23, we are
acting now to ensure support continues throughout 2023/24.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure
stability and certainty for households, in the Autumn Statement the Government has
announced £26 billion in cost of living support for 2023/24. In 2023/24, households
on eligible means-tested benefits will get up to a further £900 in Cost of Living
Payments. A £300 payment will be made to pensioner households and individuals in receipt
of eligible disability benefits will receive a £150 payment. Also included is the
amended Energy Price Guarantee which will save the average UK household £500 in 2023/24
and raising the benefit cap by 10.1% in line with inflation.</p>
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