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Winter fuel payment petition
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Thought some of you on here would be intersested in signing this petition asking the government to pay the winter fuel payment to disabled people as well. Most disabled people find that cold makes their conditions worsen.
I know there have been other petitions in the past but it doesnt hurt to keep the pressure up on them does it!
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/winterfuelforall/
Just to clarify that the petition asks that winter fuel payment is payable to all those who suffer from a chronic illness.
I am not the proposer of this petition I just came across it on the Fibromyalgia forum & thought it would be of interest to some.
I know there have been other petitions in the past but it doesnt hurt to keep the pressure up on them does it!
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/winterfuelforall/
Just to clarify that the petition asks that winter fuel payment is payable to all those who suffer from a chronic illness.
I am not the proposer of this petition I just came across it on the Fibromyalgia forum & thought it would be of interest to some.
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Even working taxpayers are struggling to pay heating bills right now.
Personally, I could do with some help
but some of us disabled people use more gas and electric.
50p saver #40 £20 banked
Virtual sealed pot #178 £80.25
Where does it end?! Yes I am finding it hard but so are others, people on low wages with families to feed, people living in damp and haven't any heating. I know it would be wonderful to receive winter fuel payment but this country is struggling through a recession!
Sorry, nothing against the op or anyone who signs.
I've had kids at home from school while I'm at work.
Obviously the heating has been on more, plus it's also been left on over night to avoid any pipes freezing up.
'Healthy' people can feel the cold, I for one, feel the cold more than others as I have a touch of raynards.
Except, you can walk to warm yourself up. People with mobility difficulties can't. Some of us also have problems controlling body temperature.
Since when did "I am disabled" equate to "I don't work"?
50p saver #40 £20 banked
Virtual sealed pot #178 £80.25
No offence taken.
I am not sure where it ends. I just think that the government need to look into it.
I myself am not in receipt of DLA (although I am considering applying for it).