Cold Weather Payment

You may be eligible for Cold Weather Payments if you get certain benefits. You must meet the eligibility criteria to get Cold Weather Payments.

If you are eligible you'll get £25 for each 7 day period that the average temperature in your area is recorded as or forecast to be zero degrees Celsius or below.

The Cold Weather Payment scheme runs from 1 November to 31 March.

Check if a payment is due in your area