Help with childcare costs (England)
Information on the support available for help with childcare costs and the Government’s proposals for reform.
Documents to download
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Winter Fuel Payments: people in residential care (65 KB , PDF)
The Winter Fuel Payment is a tax-free annual payment to help older people with the cost of their winter fuel bills. The “standard” rates are £200 per eligible household where the oldest person is under 80, and £300 for households containing a person aged 80 or over.
People in residential care do not however qualify for the full rate of Winter Fuel Payment. Those receiving income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance or Pension Credit receive no payment. Other residents receive half the full rate (£100, or £150 for people aged 80 or over).
This note describes the rules as they apply to people in care homes, and explains the rationale behind them.
Documents to download
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Winter Fuel Payments: people in residential care (65 KB , PDF)
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