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Title: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Diasi on November 22, 2022, 10:10:58 AM
We had the letter a while back but has anyone had the actual payment yet?
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on November 22, 2022, 10:21:10 AM
I'm hoping mine turns up in November as advertised because they'll get over half back to pay my car tax. Hasn't arrived yet and the car tax hasn't been renewed yet either...
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 22, 2022, 11:45:12 AM

I  haven't received any payment concerning this..

I did receive 66 pounds (back) from my provider  end October. Paid into bank acc.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Raven on November 22, 2022, 12:32:41 PM
It's very different this year. I usually get my letter in October and 7 to 10 days later the money arrives. This year I only got the letter a few days ago, I've no idea when to expect the money. :waiting:
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Alex on November 22, 2022, 01:53:58 PM
Quote from: klondike on November 22, 2022, 10:21:10 AMI'm hoping mine turns up in November as advertised because they'll get over half back to pay my car tax. Hasn't arrived yet and the car tax hasn't been renewed yet either...

My car tax not paid yet either !  I've got the MOT on Thursday, so I'm waiting to see if it's a pass or a scrap.  My poor 17 year old girl is flagging a bit....
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on November 22, 2022, 06:05:49 PM
Sorry to hear that but it's a good move. No point losing a month of tax. 
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 22, 2022, 06:18:34 PM
My MOT is due next month.. My motor is 22years old..
She is still , in my opinion, a lovely Peugeot 206..
So, what if she needs a face lift.. and she doesn't glide like she once did..!!  And does it really matter that her seats are not as firm as when she was young.!!
She is still a good ride.  :wink:


Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on November 22, 2022, 06:31:16 PM
They finally did fix cars. When I first had a car there were few that would get to 10 years old without failing their MOT through rust. 20 year old cars are pretty common these days and most still don't look bad.

I used to service mine before any long trip and carry a set of tools in the boot. There was about a 50% chance of needing them on a day out to the seaside from where I live.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Alex on November 22, 2022, 07:29:14 PM
Quote from: klondike on November 22, 2022, 06:05:49 PMSorry to hear that but it's a good move. No point losing a month of tax.

6 months !  :grin:
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on November 22, 2022, 09:01:15 PM
You can claim unused months back. At least I think you can.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Alex on November 22, 2022, 09:44:30 PM
I didn't know that  :upvote:
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Raven on November 23, 2022, 07:21:13 AM
You should all be getting the Winter Fuel Payment very soon.  :upvote:

BBC News - Millions to receive next cost of living payments
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63719896
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on November 23, 2022, 09:22:31 AM
I'm not sweating on it  :grin:

It's just that I'm buggered if I'll pay the car tax till the last minute it they make me wait for the winter fuel payment.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 23, 2022, 10:44:47 AM
seems only fair!
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Diasi on November 23, 2022, 11:10:05 AM
Quote from: Alex on November 22, 2022, 09:44:30 PMI didn't know that  :upvote:
Yes, you can claim back any full month but not part of a month.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on November 23, 2022, 12:29:44 PM
I've checked mine now. I didn't.  :cry:
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 23, 2022, 03:08:55 PM
nor me yet 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Alex on November 23, 2022, 10:11:54 PM
I haven't had mine yet either.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 24, 2022, 04:00:55 AM
my £600 arrived today - a help as this has been an expensive month.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 24, 2022, 09:15:03 AM
Quote from: klondike on November 23, 2022, 12:29:44 PMI've checked mine now. I didn't.  :cry:
Quote from: Alex on November 23, 2022, 10:11:54 PMI haven't had mine yet either.

We is importunt darn sarf..
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on November 24, 2022, 09:27:17 AM
Not as important as them up norf  :grin:
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Raven on November 24, 2022, 12:17:07 PM
Nothing here either, this far north is not important. 😩
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Jacqueline on November 24, 2022, 02:06:40 PM
Not this far west either.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Michael Rolls on November 25, 2022, 03:36:30 AM
obviously Woodside is really important
Mike  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Diasi on November 25, 2022, 09:04:20 AM
Nothing in North Lincolnshire.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Diasi on November 28, 2022, 08:37:41 AM
I've still not had the payment.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on November 28, 2022, 09:06:45 AM
Government still hasn't had my car tax....
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Diasi on November 28, 2022, 09:13:37 AM
Quote from: klondike on November 28, 2022, 09:06:45 AMGovernment still hasn't had my car tax....
Sounds fair to me.  :upvote: 
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 28, 2022, 09:13:49 AM
Some of my mates in this area are still waiting.. Various ages..
Not sure how it is applied... Only the Shadow knows the answer..
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on November 29, 2022, 11:21:44 AM
Still no show. The car tax will have to be paid tomorrow I suppose though.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 29, 2022, 12:13:07 PM
Nor us.  I wonder if the Over 80s payments have been processed first?
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Jacqueline on November 29, 2022, 12:58:47 PM
Nothing here yet either. It's husbands pension day on Friday, maybe it will come with that.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 29, 2022, 02:44:30 PM

I read statement wrong.. No payment here..  :nooo:

Yet some of my friends have received theirs..  I think.. 
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on November 29, 2022, 03:02:40 PM
Quote from: Scrumpy on November 29, 2022, 02:44:30 PMI read statement wrong.. No payment here..  :nooo:

Yet some of my friends have received theirs..  I think..
I guess the odd £500 either way don't mean much to you posh folks  :grin:
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Diasi on November 29, 2022, 05:30:34 PM
I'm not desperate for it & anyway, I gave away the £300 element of it to someone who needed it a while back, but it will still come in handy.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Alex on November 29, 2022, 06:55:33 PM
Mine went into the bank today.   Taxed the car and paid Barclaycard !
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: GrannyMac on November 30, 2022, 07:21:14 AM
Quote from: Diasi on November 29, 2022, 05:30:34 PMI'm not desperate for it & anyway, I gave away the £300 element of it to someone who needed it a while back, but it will still come in handy.

That was kind.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on November 30, 2022, 10:11:29 AM
Checked and mine is in today too. The letter said November which it was (just). The letter gives a freephone number if not received by Jan 13 for survivors of hypotyhermia to call. I suppose I should pay my car tax now. I'm tempted to leave it until just before I go to bed.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Diasi on November 30, 2022, 11:09:01 AM
Quote from: klondike on November 30, 2022, 10:11:29 AMThe letter gives a freephone number if not received by Jan 13 for survivors of hypothermia to call.
:upvote: That's exactly what I thought when I read our letter.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Scrumpy on November 30, 2022, 11:39:57 AM

Mine payment is in my bank..  For real this time..
It will stay there to help with the rising costs of bills..
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on November 30, 2022, 03:15:21 PM
Mine was but they had over half back when I paid the car  tax  :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Raven on December 03, 2022, 12:14:40 PM
Still nothing here either.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 03, 2022, 12:28:14 PM

I also have the second payment of 66 pounds  from my supplier .. 
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Michael Rolls on December 03, 2022, 12:30:43 PM
Hopefully everyone will get their entitlement eventually, but no idea why it takes so long for some folk - most unfair
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: 1955vintage on December 10, 2022, 09:10:27 AM
Got mine last week while I was suffering Florida temperatures in the 80's.
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: Scrumpy on December 10, 2022, 10:34:47 AM

1955Vintage ... and playing golf eh !! Hope you enjoyed it ...
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: GrannyMac on December 10, 2022, 01:45:00 PM
We had ours last week on two different days. Both into the same bank account. 
Title: Re: Winter Fuel Payment.
Post by: klondike on December 10, 2022, 05:32:42 PM
Quote from: 1955vintage on December 10, 2022, 09:10:27 AMGot mine last week while I was suffering Florida temperatures in the 80's.
It was for your aircon bill...  :grin: