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Elderly people born before 22 September 1959 will receive between £100 - £300 during November and December

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that people over the State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can do so by post now, and over the phone from October 15. Winter Fuel Payments will be automatically issued to approximately nine million people in England and Wales.

Elderly people born before 22 September 1959 will receive between £100 - £300 during November and December, but they will receive a letter beforehand informing them of the exact amount to expect. UK Government online guidance identifies two specific groups of people who may need to claim Winter Fuel Payment, but it's crucial to note that this can only be done by post

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