the decision to eliminate winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners has raised significant concerns among Charities and opposition leaders especially with the upcoming 10% rise in the energy price cap this increase is expected to push the typical annual dual fuel Bill to 1,717 creating fears of a Public Health crisis due to cold living conditions while winter fuel payments will remain available for those on pension CR credit which many under claim the change is anticipated to result in the highest energy bills on record for many older individuals Dame CLA morati from citizens advice has called for more targeted support for those in greatest Financial need in response to the situation energy consumers Minister Miata fle has met with energy firms ofgem and citizens advice to address energy debt issues age UK estimates the cuts will severely impact up to 2 million pensioners leading to calls for the government to reverse the decision