Rutherglen's MP to hold winter energy advice drop-in event at town hall

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Rutherglen’s MP is holding a drop-in event offering older people advice on how to cope at home during the cold winter months.Michael Shanks , who voted in favour of introducing a means tested Winter Fuel Allowance, has announced that he will be holding a “Preparing for Winter” drop-in event at Rutherglen Town Hall.It’s aimed at offering benefits and energy advice to constituents ahead of the winter period and helping people to check their eligibility for pension credit.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The event which will take place on October 25 will feature stalls from advice networks such as The Citizens' Advice Bureau and Money Matters, registered charities Healthy 'n' Happy Community Development Trust, and LEAP Project as well as electricity distributor SP Energy Networks.The advice drop-in is aimed at encouraging people over state pension age to check their eligibility for Pension Credit, a provision which tops up the income of the nation's poorest pensioners.With low uptake of Pension Credit being a massive issue in recent years, this awareness drive looks to encourage more pensioners to file a claim and get the vital support they need.The Labour MP faced criticism last month and was accused of “putting party before pensioners” after being one of 348 Westminster parliamentarians who voted