This year, millions of people on specific benefits are set to receive a financial boost from the Department of Work and Pensions to assist with their heating expenses

People on DWP benefits are likely to get an extra DWP bonus in December, thanks to a Christmas bonus from the department.

Only certain benefit claimants will be able to receive this year's Winter Fuel Payment

The DWP has confirmed the list of criteria for claimants - including housing benefit and income support.

Claims for Pension Credit can in fact be backdated by up to three months so it means the actual, final, deadline you have to apply for Pension Credit by in order to get the Winter Fuel Payment is December 21.

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that those born before September 22, 1958 will receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year

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People in receipt of various benefits are expected to receive a further cash boost - on top of the Winter Fuel payments.

Recent changes by Chancellor Rachel Reeves mean the payment is limited to retirees on Pension Credit or those receiving certain six other means-tested benefits.

The payment is only available to retirees on Pension Credit

The first payments of the Government's fuel allowance will be made this week to over 400,000 households across the State.

Pensioners who no longer qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment will still be eligible for other benefits that could provide them with financial support this winter

The Household Support Fund is a scheme which hands councils up and down the country a slice of funding available to dish out to Brits in need