An imminent deadline is approaching for individuals who have not yet received their Winter Fuel Payment.

The Winter Fuel Payment, valued at up to £300, is disbursed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to individuals over the state pension age. Those earning above £35,000 annually are required to reimburse it through the tax system.

While the majority typically receive their Winter Fuel Payment in November or December, if you have not received yours by January 28, 2026, you are advised to reach out to the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.

If necessary, you can contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre via phone or mail. The contact number is 0800 731 0160, or 18001 followed by 0800 731 0160 for Relay UK users. The postal address is: Winter Fuel Payment Centre, Mail Handling Site A, Wolverhampton, WV98 1LR.

According to information on GOV.UK, most payments are automatically processed in November or December. If you have not received a notification letter or the payment by January 28, 2026, it is recommended to contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.

Winter Fuel Payments are being distributed to individuals born before September 22, 1959. If you were eligible based on claiming specific benefits during the qualifying week of September 15 to 21, 2025, you should have received the payment automatically.

For those not claiming the aforementioned benefits, a claim for the Winter Fuel Payment must be submitted to the Winter Fuel Payment Centre by post or phone no later than March 31, 2026. Exclusions apply if you were receiving hospital treatment or were in prison for the entire qualifying week and the preceding year, or if you resided in a care home during specified periods and claimed certain benefits such as Universal Credit and Pension Credit.

In Scotland, the Winter Fuel Payment has been substituted with the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, ranging from £101.70 to £305.10.

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