Winter fuel support scheme
As from midnight of 28 February the scheme will be closed. Applications made after this time will not be valid. Please be aware that due to the large volume of applications we receive a decision and payment may not be made before 31 March 2022.
As part of support package of over £50m to address immediate pressures on living costs Welsh Government has made available over £38 million through a Winter Fuel Support Scheme.
Eligible households can claim a one-off £200 payment from their local council to provide support towards paying their winter fuel bills.
Please note: If you have already received a payment for £100 we will send another £100 payment to the bank account you have specified as soon as we can. Please do not make another claim as this will be rejected as a duplicate and may slow the process of us getting another payment out to you.
The scheme is open to households where one member is in receipt of working age means-tested welfare benefits (at any time between the 1 December 2021 and 31 January 2022):
- Income Support,
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance, or
- Income Based Employment & Support Allowance, or
- Universal Credit, or
- Working Tax Credits.
The payment will be available to all eligible households regardless of whether they pay for their fuel on a pre-payment meter, by direct debit or by paying a bill quarterly.
An eligible household for this scheme is one which is responsible for paying the fuel bills for their property.
Single person
You are responsible for paying the fuel bills at your property.
You are in receipt of a qualifying working age means-tested welfare benefit at any time between 1 December 2021 and 31 January 2022
- Income Support,
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance, or
- Income Based Employment & Support Allowance, or
- Universal Credit, or
- Working Tax Credits
You have not received a payment under the scheme before.
Couple
You, your partner, or both of you are responsible for paying the fuel bills at your property.
You, your partner, or both of you are in receipt of a qualifying working age means-tested welfare benefit at any time between 1 December 2021 and 31 January 2022
- Income Support,
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance, or
- Income Based Employment & Support Allowance, or
- Universal Credit, or
- Working Tax Credits
You or your partner have not received a payment under the scheme before.
Local councils will be writing to eligible households who they are aware of seeking basic information to support the claim along with details to enable the payment. Alternatively individuals who qualify for this support can submit a claim via their local council’s website from 13 December 2021.
All applications must be received by a local council before the 28 February 2022. Payments will be made during January 2022 until March 2022.
If you continue to experience severe financial hardship you may wish to make a claim to the Discretionary Assistance Fund (DAF).
Please ensure that you have the following information available before starting your application:
- National Insurance Number
- Council Tax Account Reference
- Benefit Claim Reference (if you currently claim Housing / Council Tax Benefit)