DWP plan will see millions £150 better off this winter View Image

The DWP is sending letters out about a scheme that will see households £150 better off this winter. DWP began issuing correspondence last month, with all letters expected to reach eligible people by approximately the beginning of January 2026.

These letters will confirm your eligibility for a £150 discount from the DWP on your energy bills. They will either indicate that the discount will be applied automatically or instruct you to contact the Warm Home Discount helpline to verify your details.

Those who qualify do not receive the money directly. Instead, the DWP issues energy providers with the £150 Warm Home Discount from October to March each year.

This DWP discount is then credited to your electricity account as a

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