The weather has turned colder across the country and many have turned up their heating to help them stay warm.
But warming a household can become an expensive affair, especially if you've got little ones to look after.
That's why the Cold Weather Payment system was set up - to help those most in need when temperatures drop below freezing.
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What is Cold Weather Payment?
Cold Weather Payment is a government-funded scheme which has been set up to help the most vulnerable with costs towards heating when temperatures drop below zero degrees celsius, reports Wales Online.
Those eligible to receive money will get a payment if the average temperature in their area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees celsius or below for seven consecutive days.
You’ll get £25 for each seven-day period of very cold weather between November 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022.
Am I eligible for Cold Weather Payment?
You'll be eligible to claim Cold Weather Payment if you are getting one of the following:
- Pension Credit
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Support for Mortgage Interest
How do I check if my postcode is eligible for Cold Weather Payment?
To check if your postcode is eligible to receive Cold Weather Payment, all you need to do is go to the official Government website and enter the first half of your postcode.
For more information head to the official Cold Weather Payment website.
Once you've done this it will calculate the number of Cold Weather payments due in the area from November 1 (when the scheme started), until the current date.
