NPC members are writing to their MPs and signing Age UK's petition in a mass protest at the Chancellor's decision to cut universal Winter Fuel Payments.
They are shocked at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' announcement that only those in receipt of Pension Credit will qualify for the £300 allowance to help with fuel bills this winter.
NPC General Secretary Jan Shortt has written to urge the Chancellor to reverse her 'ill-advised' move which will cause serious hardship to millions already struggling to make ends meet. Her comments have received substantial media coverage, including by The Guardian and The Mirror.
In her letter to the Chancellor, Jan wrote: "The NPC believes that the government should not make this policy change now. Ensuring those who are not currently receiving the Pension Credit they are entitled to is paramount, as is a robust strategy for the take up of broader benefit availability. We ask that you step away from this ill-advised strategy immediately to protect those older people most affected by your decision.”
Information on how to write to your MP, along with a template letter, are detailed in our Latest News on this website.
The Age UK petition, supported by dozens of organisations including the NPC, has already gathered almost 250,000 signatures.
To sign the Age UK petition online, visit: www.ageuk.org.uk
You can also download and print a paper version of the petition to distribute to NPC members who are not online.
