A 72-year-old pensioner from Nottingham, Mark, will be without the Winter Fuel Payment this year due to new rules. Facing over £9,000 in debt and struggling with rising costs, Mark worries he'll have to go without essentials this winter. He criticizes the Labour party for letting down pensioners and expresses his support for a campaign advocating for the payment's reinstatement.
A pensioner struggling with over £9,000 of debts has expressed his concerns about having to forego some essentials this winter as he loses his Winter Fuel Payment . Mark, a 72 year old from Nottingham, whose name has been changed, receives some private and state pension payments.
He now faces another tough winter without the payment, which is currently worth £200 or £300. He cautioned: "I will have to go without something in the winter. Simple as that. I was struggling last year as I didn't get it until February." Currently, Mark's debts amount to over £9,100 and he is uncertain about how he will manage in the upcoming months. Last year, he had to depend on family support to make ends meet.
"They can do this using our free online tool or by calling us on 0161 518 8285 and we'll complete the assessment for them." Ms McCullough highlighted that pensioners who solely rely on their state pension are particularly at risk.
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