3:27pm Monday 22nd March 2010
By Michael Pickard
Time is running out for people living in Hertfordshire to claim their winter fuel payments.
Residents over 60 can receive the payments to help pay their energy bills.
Pensions Minister Angela Eagle said: “I don’t want any vulnerable pensioners to be afraid to turn up their heating. That's why we’ve spent a record £295 million in cold weather payments and £2.7 billion in winter fuel payments so far this winter.”
Anyone aged 60 or over on or before September 27, 2009, may qualify for a payment of £250 per household.
Households with someone aged 80 or over could get a payment of £400.
However, they must apply before Tuesday, March 30.
For more information, telephone the winter fuel helpline on 0845 9151515 or visit www.direct.gov.uk/winterfuel.
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