Interesting, how do you apply for them?
ETA - I've just checked online and it's available to anyone born on or before 5th October 1954.
I was born on the 5th of November.
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ETA - I've just checked online and it's available to anyone born on or before 5th October 1954.
I was born on the 5th of November.
I get £100, not sure if Mrs Tenkay gets £100, I'll have to ask. Mrs Tenkaykev gets her NHS Pension as well as her State Pension. I only get State Pension so I transferred part of my Tax Allowance to her which reduces her tax bill.
gavroche
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I wasn't aware of the £10 bonus. Do we get it automatically like the winter fuel allowance?Interesting, how do you apply for them?
ETA - I've just checked online and it's available to anyone born on or before 5th October 1954.
I was born on the 5th of November.
Comes in your pension automatically
BoldonLad
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Interesting, how do you apply for them?
ETA - I've just checked online and it's available to anyone born on or before 5th October 1954.
I was born on the 5th of November.
Not aware that you have to apply, I certainly do not recall doing so.
Be aware, there are two "benefits" (at least) which apply to heating. The names change from time to time as Politicians mess about with them, but, I think I am using the current names:
1. Winter Heating Allowance. This is a none means tested payment, made, I believe to UK Citizen of State Pension Age (I may be wrong, but, I think even those who have retired to Spain etc, receive it). It is £200 (shared if a couple living in same house).
2. Cold Weather Payment. This is paid only to those on certain benefits, so, it is, effectively, means tested. It is paid according to some formula which involves the temperature. I don't qualify, so, do not know the fine details.
BoldonLad
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Yes, as far as I know, it come automatically. I certainly do not recall ever applying for it. I have my state Pension paid directly into my Bank Account, the enormous sum of £10 Christmas Bonus is paid, some time during December, into the same account. I don't know what happens for those who get their Pension Weekly from Post Office (I know at least two people who do this).
BoldonLad
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welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
The £200 just goes into the joint account. No his or mine here. It all goes the same way anyway.
PaulSB
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Yep, mine turned up out of the blue. The letter said it is because I was born before October 5th 1954.
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There's also the warm homes discount that I mentioned up thread, I get this because I'm on Pension Credit and it goes directly to the energy company, but only if they're taking part in the scheme.
https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
This is the GOV site which explains the winter fuel benefit.
I have a few years to go before I qualify.
https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/what-youll-get
I have a few years to go before I qualify.
https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/what-youll-get
PaulSB
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welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
GM
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Morning all... You learn something every day here, I never knew about the £10 bonus, an extra bottle of wine I suppose!
