Stuart McMillan MSP has encouraged those across in his Greenock and Inverclyde constituency who have not already applied for pension credit to do so by 22 September to ensure they receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year.
Across the UK, 37% of those eligible do not claim pension credit, which is now a prerequisite for receiving the Winter Fuel Payment of £300 after the UK Labour government cut its universal provision as part of its austerity agenda.
Monday 16 – Sunday 22 September 2024 is qualifying week for those who are eligible for the payment this year, however over 800,000 pensioners across Scotland are now set to lose out.
Commenting, Stuart said:
“The abhorrent decision by the Labour UK government to cut the Winter Fuel Payment has put thousands of pensioners in an unimaginable situation.
“As a result, 12,542 will miss out on the payment altogether whilst some who are eligible are also in danger of missing out if they don’t check if they’re eligible for pension credit.
“The SNP are clear: this is a cruel and inexplicable decision by the Labour government that leaves pensioners across Inverclyde out in the cold.
“If you have not already done so, please check your eligibility and apply for pension credit by the end of this week to ensure you don’t miss out on vital support this winter.”
