People who have chosen to defer their State Pension are encouraged to apply for this year’s Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.
The payment has been made automatically to most people over the age of 66 this winter, but some people in this age group will need to apply for the benefit. People who have deferred their State Pension since they were last paid Pension Age Winter Heating Payment or the Winter Fuel Payment will need to apply.
They can apply by phone or by post. The deadline to apply for winter 2025 to 2026 is 31 March 2026.
