❄️ Feeling the chill? If you’ve noticed a drop in temperature recently, you’re not alone! The cold snap has activated the first cold weather payments of the winter in England and Wales, potentially bringing some financial relief to 673,000 people! ❄️
Set up to help the most vulnerable, this government scheme ensures those eligible, including pensioners on pension credit and certain universal credit claimants, receive a £25 payment whenever their local area experiences a particularly cold spell. If your postcode is linked to one of the 17 weather stations that recorded an average temperature at or below zero degrees Celsius for seven days in a row, you should see an automatic payment in your account within 14 days.
This winter might be off to a freezing start, but the Department for Work & Pensions has stepped up to keep folks a bit warmer. From Bingley in West Yorkshire (105,000 payments) to Rothamsted in Hertfordshire (73,000 payments), cold weather payments are now making their rounds.
Don’t worry if you’re missed this wave; the scheme runs until 31st March, so there’s still time for more payments to be triggered as winter progresses. Stay cosy and keep an eye on your bank account!
Stay warm and spread the word so others know what support is available during these cold months. 💷💨