Age NI’s response to £100 winter payment for older people

Paschal McKeown, Age NI Charity Director, comments:

“Age NI recognises the importance of this payment to older people throughout Northern Ireland and we welcome the fact that they will not have to apply for this financial support.

With colder weather arriving however, and many facing increased financial pressure, we are deeply disappointed that the amount allocated may fall short of what older people really need to stay warm during the long winter days and nights ahead.

Age NI continue to call on the NI Executive to make a commitment to ensure that pensioners receive the financial support they need to stay warm this year and beyond.

We are also encouraging older people to check if they are entitled to receive pension benefits which will allow them to continue to receive the Winter Fuel Payment.  Contact our advice team on 0808 808 7575.”