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Many organisations have called for the Government to expand the eligibility threshold for receiving this benefits support.

Notably, Age UK has lobbied for direct payments of up to £500 to be delivered to households who are entitled to Cold Weather Payments.

This comes after the Ofgem announced that the energy price cap would see bills rise by £693 this year.

Caroline Abrahams, Age UK’s director, explained: “Without a more generous package of support, targeted at those on low and modest incomes, there can be no doubt that hundreds of thousands more older people will be forced to cut back on heating, food, or other essentials, in the process putting their own health at risk.