Our Labour-led Council has worked hard recently to give support to people through the colder months that lie ahead, with targeted help for the most vulnerable.
It is great to see that the Council has secured a support package worth nearly £2.5m to be able to provide payments to people who can’t afford to heat their homes, food vouchers to families who have children eligible for free school meals over Christmas, and more resources to local community groups to help people.
On top of this, the latest figures show that more than 3,288 pensioners living in our borough currently miss out on their weekly income being topped up to £218.15 at the very least, with a huge total of £7.9 million being left unclaimed every year across Oldham by people eligible for pension credit.
The DWP deadline for applying to receive the £300 Winter Fuel Payment this winter by being in receipt of pension credit is rapidly approaching too, and I encourage all those eligible but not currently on pension credit to apply by 21st December in order to receive their Winter Fuel Payment.
Further support is available too so please do not hesitate to get in touch with my office at jim.mcmahon.mp@parliament.uk if you require assistance.
Jim McMahon OBE MP 