Exisiting/Revised/New: Revised
Date of Screening: 30/05/2023
Screening Outcome - Full EQIA recommended: No
These Regulations will temporarily increase the Winter Fuel Payment lump sum by £300 for winter 2023/24. Normally, people aged 66-79 receive lump sums up to £200 as a winter fuel payment, and people aged 80 or over receive up to £300, depending on their circumstances. On 17 November 2022, the Chancellor announced further support to help millions cover the cost of living, including an increase of £300 to winter fuel payments for the winter of 2023/24.
The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment (Temporary Increase) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023