The support comes from the government-funded Household Support Fund which gives local councils pots of cash, which they then use to provide cost-of-living support to people living in the area

Some retirees may be entitled to cash from the Household Support Fund (HSF), even if they do not meet the new Pension Credit eligibility threshold for Winter Fuel Payments

The help comes from the Warm Home Discount scheme - which is run by the Department for Energy and Net Zero - and gives households a £150 discount on their electricity bills

Money will be arriving in bank accounts to help with costs over the festive period

Charity Carers UK is encouraging pensioners to check their eligibility for additional support in the form of Pension Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) is rolling out its Warm Home Discount scheme, which will run from October until March.

Letters will contain important information about winter support after major changes

The Winter Fuel Payment was previously available to everyone aged at least 66 but is now being means tested.

Millions of pensioners will be much worse off this year

Money will be paid out to qualifying pensioners over the coming weeks