People born between certain years could be eligible to receive the full £300 support available on offer this winter.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently confirmed that over nine million people born before 22 September, 1959 will receive between £100 and £300 to help cover the cost of increased heating bills this winter. Those eligible and residing in care homes will receive Winter Fuel Payments of £100, while those aged between 66 and 79 will get £200, and pensioners aged 80 and above will receive the maximum amount of £300.

Most eligible pensioners will automatically receive Winter Fuel Payments during November and December. According to guidance on GOV.UK, letters will be sent out in October and November to inform pensioners in England and Wales about the amount the

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