My younger bruv, too young for the State Pension, has been in touch to say I should receive a ‘one off’ fuel allowance...last year I think I received £200 as I was born in ‘55.
Checking eligibility....I’m not in receipt of any benefits, and my only regular income is the State Pension, it seems I’ll receive £500...so £300 extra. Seems too good to be true. Is this correct ?
I’ve received no correspondence, although my old mum, born in ‘27, has received a letter saying she’ll get £600. That’s ok.
Half what she’s been paying a week in a care home whilst I’ve been away and unable to sort her out most days.
Unfortunately she’s too old to spend her savings on anything apart from a care home...unlike someone I could mention who’s hell bent on spending it whilst he can, and sod the future.
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