Is this given in cash or is it an automatic deduction from bills?
Hopefully the latter as how is the cash proven to be used for its purpose?
It's further complicated because they changed the pension payments to every 2 weeksWhy do you think that extending the benefit would be something very simple?
It could be as simple as changing a date or as complex as setting up a new payment regime.
Given the convoluted and myriad social welfare payments we have instituted over the years in an ad-hoc manner to satisfy the needs of politicians in response to demands from the electorate, I rather suspect that it is quite a complex task to extend the payment without breaking some other part of the payments system.
Ok.. so its for pensioners. I did not realise that. However vouchers or whatever other similar means would be better than giving cash. That will ensure the money serves the purpose it has been budgeted for.I personally believe most pensioners put this money towards trying to keep themselves warm and comfortable in this difficult time.
There are nice spells recently during the day, mornings and evenings are still very cold though, but yes these pensioners could be spending this modest amount on sherry, hash or whatever.
It’s €24.50 for an additional 4 weeks.However vouchers or whatever other similar means would be better than giving cash. That will ensure the money serves the purpose it has been budgeted for.
I personally believe most pensioners put this money towards trying to keep themselves warm and comfortable in this difficult time.
There are nice spells recently during the day, mornings and evenings are still very cold though
Sorry.. I am lost here.
Because of covid19 more money is being given to elderly people to cover heating when it is not required.
No for those administering the scheme it's their job; they work in the Household Benefits section.I think those administering the scheme have better things to be doing.
That is incorrect, I knew an old couple that retired to Spain and they could not get their UK heating allowanceAnd if you had a UK pension they would pay you your fuel allowance even if you had retired to the south of Spain or the Bahamas or the Shetland Islands where you might really use it for fuel.
Not just for pensioners. Unemployed, lone parents, etc, can get it too if long-term, ie on Jobseekers Allowance rather than Benefit.Ok.. so its for pensioners.