- スキャンID：
- 50e7e97d-bb7f-4834-9618-1d6ccc4fc17d終了
- 送信済みURL：
- https://winterqr.top/authorizedリダイレクト済み
- レポート終了日：
リンク · 4件検出
ページから特定された発信リンク
| リンク | テキスト |
|---|---|
| https://www.gov.scot/policies/social-security/help-with-heating-costs/ | eligible for a similar payment from the Scottish Government |
| https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/gov-uk-banner/?c=/winter-fuel-payment | Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab) |
| https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ | Open Government Licence v3.0 |
| https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/re-using-public-sector-information/uk-government-licensing-framework/crown-copyright/ | © Crown copyright |
JavaScript変数 · 11件検出
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| 名前 | 規模 |
|---|---|
| onbeforetoggle | object |
| documentPictureInPicture | object |
| onscrollend | object |
| LongTaskObserver | object |
| measureHTTPProtocol | function |
| LUX | object |
| LUX_ae | object |
| LUX_al | object |
| GOVUK | object |
| GOVUKFrontend | object |
コンソールログメッセージ · 1件検出
Webコンソールにログ記録されたメッセージ
| 規模 | 分類 | ログ |
|---|---|---|
| warning | other |
|
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<p>If you were born before 23 September 1958 you could get either £200 or £300 to help you pay your heating bills for winter 2024 to 2025. This is known as a ‘Winter Fuel Payment’.</p>
<p>You <a href="/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility">may be eligible</a> if you or your partner get certain benefits.</p>
<p>You will not get the extra Pensioner Cost of Living Payment given in 2022 and 2023. It stopped in winter 2023.</p>
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<p>If you’re eligible, you’ll get a letter in October or November saying <a href="/winter-fuel-payment/how-much-youll-get">how much you’ll get</a>.</p>
<p>If you do not get a letter but you think you’re eligible, <a href="/winter-fuel-payment/how-to-claim">check if you need to make a claim</a>.</p>
<p>Most eligible people are paid in November or December. <a href="/winter-fuel-payment/when-youll-get-paid">Find out what to do if you are not paid</a>.</p>
<h2 id="if-you-live-in-scotland">If you live in Scotland</h2>
<p>You cannot get a Winter Fuel Payment. You might be <a rel="external" href="https://www.gov.scot/policies/social-security/help-with-heating-costs/">eligible for a similar payment from the Scottish Government</a>. This will be paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (<abbr title="Department for Work and Pensions">DWP</abbr>).</p>
<h2 id="other-help-with-heating-bills">Other help with heating bills</h2>
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<li>the <a href="/the-warm-home-discount-scheme">Warm Home Discount</a> - this is a £150 discount on your bills if you get Pension Credit or live in a low-income household</li>
<li>help from the Household Support Fund, if you’re eligible under your local council’s rules - <a href="/find-local-council">check on your local council’s website</a>
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"text": "<p>Contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre if you’re <a href=\"/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility\">eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment</a> and you:</p>\n\n<ul>\n <li>need to report a change of circumstances</li>\n <li>need to change your address or personal details</li>\n <li>want to cancel future payments</li>\n <li>want to return a payment</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Report any change of circumstances as soon as possible - for example, if you stop getting a benefit, move house or move into a care home. These can affect how much Winter Fuel Payment you get.</p>\n\n<p>If you cancel your payments, you can change this at any time.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"contact-the-winter-fuel-payment-centre\">Contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre</h2>\n\n<p>When you contact the payment centre, you’ll need to tell them your personal details like:</p>\n\n<ul>\n <li>your name</li>\n <li>your address</li>\n <li>your date of birth</li>\n <li>your <a href=\"/lost-national-insurance-number\">National Insurance number</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>You can either call the helpline or send a letter by post.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"if-youre-in-the-uk\">If you’re in the UK</h3>\n\n<div class=\"contact\">\n<p>Telephone: 0800 731 0160<br>\nTextphone: contact <a href=\"https://www.relayuk.bt.com\">Relay UK</a> on 18001 then 0800 731 0160<br>\nBritish Sign Language (BSL) <a href=\"https://portal.starleaf.com/webrtc?name=DWP&[email protected]\">video relay service</a> if you’re on a computer - find out how to <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZJc6OKmAUA\">use the service on mobile or tablet</a><br>\nMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm<br>\n<a href=\"/call-charges\">Find out about call charges</a></p>\n</div>\n\n<div class=\"address\"><div class=\"adr org fn\"><p>\n\nWinter Fuel Payment Centre\n<br>Mail Handling Site A\n<br>Wolverhampton\n<br>WV98 1LR\n<br>\n</p></div></div>\n\n<h3 id=\"if-youre-outside-the-uk\">If you’re outside the UK</h3>\n\n<div class=\"contact\">\n<p>Telephone: +44 (0)191 218 7777<br>\nTextphone: contact <a href=\"https://www.relayuk.bt.com\">Relay UK</a> on +44 (0)151 494 2022 then 0800 731 0160<br>\nBritish Sign Language (BSL) <a href=\"https://portal.starleaf.com/webrtc?name=DWP&[email protected]\">video relay service</a> if you’re on a computer - find out how to <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZJc6OKmAUA\">use the service on mobile or tablet</a><br>\nMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm<br>\n<a href=\"/call-charges\">Find out about call charges</a></p>\n</div>\n\n<div class=\"address\"><div class=\"adr org fn\"><p>\n\nWinter Fuel Payment Centre\n<br>Mail Handling Site A\n<br>Wolverhampton\n<br>WV98 1ZU\n<br>UK\n<br>\n</p></div></div>\n\n<h2 id=\"if-youve-been-paid-too-much\">If you’ve been paid too much</h2>\n\n<p>You may have to repay the money if you:</p>\n\n<ul>\n <li>did not report a change straight away</li>\n <li>gave wrong information</li>\n <li>were overpaid by mistake</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Find out how to <a href=\"/benefit-overpayments\">repay the money you owe from benefit overpayment</a>.</p>\n"
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