Thousands of households to get DWP cold weather payments as new alert issued
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THOUSANDS of households could be in line for free cash to put towards heating bills after a cold weather alert was triggered. Those on certain benefits are eligible for Cold Weather Payments worth £25 when temperatures drop. The payments are made for each seven day period where the temperature falls to zero degrees Celsius or below.
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With the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office issuing health and cold weather warnings between now and January 8, it means thousands could be in line for a payment. Plus, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed where where Cold Weather Payments have already been triggered.
The payments were activated yesterday in the following areas and postcodes:. If you qualify for a Cold Weather Payment, you should receive the cash in around three weeks. Payments are made within 14 working days of each cold snap, into the same bank account you receive your qualifying benefit.
Cold Weather Payments are made between November 1 and March 31 each winter - a four month window when temperatures are usually coldest across the year. You’re eligible for a Cold Weather Payment if you live in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland and are in receipt of one of the following benefits:.
Depending on your specific circumstances, you may also need to meet one or more of the following additional criteria:. You can find out more about eligibility on the government's website. Households in Scotland aren't eligible for Cold Weather Payments but get a Winter Heating Payment instead.
