Pension Age Winter Heating Payment: Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment

Sectors and groups affected

52. In consulting on the original policy intent of introducing PAWHP on a universal basis, we considered the potential impact on businesses and organisations that have a particular focus on the following:

• organisations supporting older people
• welfare rights organisations
• advice giving organisations
• energy advice and support organisations

53. Prior to the change in policy in 2024, stakeholders and organisations were invited to consider the impact of the proposed policy intent, both on their organisations, as well as on any client groups they support. We met with key stakeholders during the consultation to discuss our proposals prior to the UK government’s decision to restrict WFP eligibility, and the Scottish Government’s subsequent decision to mirror this approach.