National Concessionary Fuel Scheme
Eligibility
Contact the National Concessionary Fuel Office (NCFO) to check if you’re eligible.
You might be eligible for the National Concessionary Fuel Scheme (NCFS) if you’re:
- an ex-employee of the National Coal Board (NCB) or British Coal Corporation (BCC)
- a widow or widower of an ex-employee who would have been eligible
NCFO Helpline
[email protected]
Telephone: 0345 759 0529 or 0370 386 9961
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
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Change of circumstances
Your allowance might be affected if your circumstances change, including:
- who owns or rents your property changes
- you change your heating arrangements
- you remarry, marry or move in with a partner (widows, widowers and dependents only)
- who lives in your home changes (family or lodgers moving in)
- you take up employment or self-employment
You need to inform the NCFO of any changes in circumstances as your allowance can change. If your allowance goes down, any overpayments must be repaid in full.