Winter Fuel Allowance: When are Winter Fuel Allowance payments made? Key dates

When are Winter Fuel Allowance payments made? Key dates

Winter Fuel Allowance is paid to eligible Britons each year and is organised by the Government.

You usually get a Winter Fuel Payment automatically if you are eligible and you get the State Pension or another social security benefit.

However, this does not include Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Child Benefit or Universal Credit.