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Age Concern Waltham Forest

Charity Number: 1048212

Every household which includes someone age 60 or more will get a Winter Fuel Payment to help towards fuel bills. The payment depends on the age of the people living there. In winter 2008-09 it was £250 for a household with someone over 60 living there. If you are 80 or over your household will have received £400. These amounts may change in winter 2009-10. If you are a couple you will each receive half the Winter Fuel Payment. Your household may receive more than these amounts if there are more than two eligible claimants living there. This payment is not means-tested or taxable and will not affect any benefits that you may already be claiming. People who are claiming social security benefit, or State Retirement Pension, or have received a Winter Fuel Payment in previous years will receive their payment automatically. It should be paid before Christmas, directly into your bank or building society account, or by cheque sent to your home. However, if you do not claim any pension, or benefits and have never received a Winter Fuel Payment contact the Winter Fuel Payment helpline on 08459 15 15 15 (or textphone 0845 601 5613) to find out about claiming. To qualify for a payment in winter 2009-10 you must have been born on 23 September 1948 or earlier (or 23 September 1928 or earlier for the additional £150).

Further Information:

Customer can call the Winter Fuel Helpline on 0845 15 15 15

(0845 601 5613 for textphone users)

Website: www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/winterfuel

Health Benefits

Help with the cost of NHS dental treatment and glasses may be available to those receiving benefits or on low income. Ask your Dentist, Optician or GP for details.

You can claim on Form HC1, available from Jobcentre Plus or from the health literature line (0800 555 777), NHS hospitals, doctors, dentists, opticians may also have them.

Walthamstow Jobcentre

Grosvenor Park Road

Walthamstow, E17 9PE

Tel: 020 8219 8600

Leytonstone Jobcentre Plus

Robart House

1-3 Lemna Road

Leytonstone, E11 1JJ

Tel: 020 8988 5300

Textphone: 020 8988 5303

Website: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Winter Fuel Payment

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