The Winter Fuel Payment in Northern Ireland is a devolved issue and a decision is yet to be made on whether or not the support will be reduced to pensioners here
The Communities Minister is aiming to discuss Winter Fuel Payments in Northern Ireland with the Executive "as a matter of urgency" as 10 million are set to lose it in England and Wales.
. A DfC spokesperson said: “The Communities Minister will be discussing this matter with Executive colleagues as a matter of urgency. “The Department for Communities offers a free Make the Call Wraparound Service which puts people in touch with any benefits, supports and services to which they may be entitled. Pension Credit, in particular, can be a vital top-up for pensioners on low incomes
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