People facing up to a difficult winter on a financial front could be missing out on benefits that could supplement their income by thousands of pounds.
Two benefits in particular that offer support are not claimed by close to two million people in the UK who could be eligible.
It comes as more than 10 million people above the State Pension age across Great Britain will no longer qualify for Winter Fuel Payments due to changes in eligibility rules by the Labour Government.
Starting this winter, the annual heating bill assistance of up to £300 will only be available to those over 66 who are receiving an income-related benefit such as Pension Credit.
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