People on low incomes are eligible for the payment
Temperatures have dropped significantly as the cold snap continues. A number of weather warnings are in place across the country for wintry hazards as the cold weather continues into next week.
What is a cold weather payment? Cold weather payments are made to vulnerable people, including pensioners, in England and Wales to help them pay for heating when the temperature dips below freezing. How can I check if my area is eligible? People can visit coldweatherpayments.dwp.gov.uk online to check.– Income Support– Universal CreditHow much can you get? People get £25 for each seven-day period of very cold weather between November 1 and March 31.When do you get paid? The bank top-up will be in eligible people’s bank account within 14 days of the trigger.What if I am in hospital? Those in hospital should tell the Pension Service or Jobcentre Plus as this could affect their payment.
How do I challenge a cold weather payment decision? According to charity Turn2us, the DWP’s decision on a person’s payment claim can be challenged. If the decision remains they can appeal to an independent tribunal.What other payments can I get? If a person was born before September 26 1956 and are eligible they could get between £250 and £600 to help pay their heating bills.
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