In a sign of challenging times ahead for the elderly, calls to an information helpline have more than trebled in recent weeks.
Independent Age, a UK-based advisory service, say calls have increased because elderly people are worried about their bills.
“The recent changes to Winter Fuel Payment means we are facing a crisis this winter. Since the announcement, phone calls to Independent Age’s Helpline about Pension Credit and Winter Fuel Payment worries have more than trebled.”
It comes following a Labour government announcement that Winter Fuel Payment’s will stop for some claimants this year.
