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Cold Weather Payment
The Cold Weather Payment is a payment which is made to help with heating costs during periods of especially cold weather.
The country is divided into local areas (normally determined by postcode), each one covered by a local weather station at which temperatures are forecast and recorded. In order to receive a Cold Weather Payment, the average temperature in your area must be equal to or below 0 degrees Celsius, for a period of 7 consecutive days or more.
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Do I qualify?
You will qualify for a Cold Weather Payment if:
- A period of cold weather has bee forecast or recorded for the area in which you live; and
- Your claim for Income Support, Income-based Job Seekers Allowance, or Pension Credit include one or more of the following premiums; disability, severe disability, disabled child, pensioner or higher pensioner; or
- You are responsible for a child under the age of 5 years old; and
- You do not live in a care home.
How much will I receive?
You should receive a payment of £8.50 for each week of cold weather
How do I claim?
It is not normally necessary to make a claim, as (if you qualify) the payment should be made automatically.
Is there anything else I should know?
Cold Weather Payments are paid for by the Social Fund
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