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winter fuel allowance??

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by maxine uk, Nov 30, 2010.

maxine uk · Newbie

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i was just wondering if there is a winter fuel allowance for diabetics, im a type 2 and it seems i just ant keep warm, im even sitting here with a coat on, we are on a really tight budget and are just above the thresh hold for any goverment "help" so is there such a thing???

#1 maxine uk, Nov 30, 2010 at 3:04 PM
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In the UK it is universal for those aged 60 and over. As far as I am aware, there are no exceptions.....sorry

#2 Hobs, Nov 30, 2010 at 3:30 PM
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Maxine, here's a link to the direct.gov page on winter fuel eligibility:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/moneytaxand ... g_10018657

Nigel

#3 noblehead, Nov 30, 2010 at 4:14 PM

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