You may be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment in the winter of 2024-2025 if you meet all of the following criteria:
You were born on or before 22 September 1958. You receive Pension Credit, Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or income-related Employment and Support Allowance, or an award of Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit of at least £26 for the tax year 2024-25. You were living in England or Wales for the qualifying week. The qualifying week is the week beginning from the third Monday in September. This is 16 to 22 September 2024.