Cold Weather Payments:

What is it?

Cold Weather Payments are made during periods of very cold weather.

Can I get it?

Are you or your partner getting extra money on Income Support or income-based Jobseeker's Allowance because:

You are aged 60 or over?
You have a child aged under 5?
You are long-term sick or disabled?
You are responsible for a disabled child.

Or
Are you or your partner getting Pension Credit?

If YES to one, you will get a Cold Weather Payment automatically.

What else should I know?

There is no need to claim.

By periods of very cold weather we mean the average temperature at a specified weather station is recorded as, or forecast to be, 0°C or below over 7 consecutive days.

Social Fund payments cannot usually be made to people living abroad.

How much will I get?

£8.50.

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