Heads up, folks! If you’re on benefits like Universal Credit or Pension Credit, you might want to pay attention. The Cold Weather Payment scheme is wrapping up soon, running from November 1 to March 31. This scheme is a lifesaver during those icy days, dishing out £25 when the temperatures drop to zero degrees Celsius for seven days in a row. Could help keep the heating on, right?
If you’re on Pension Credit, Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit, or Support for Mortgage Interest, check if you’re eligible. The scheme has been buzzing all winter, and there’s still a shot it might activate again before March ends, though the odds are low according to the forecast.
Once triggered, expect that £25 to hit your account within 14 working days. Just a little boost to help with the heating bills!
Heads up, Scotland! Your version is called the Winter Heating Payment. It’s a tidy one-time £59.75 payout, straight into your account, and doesn’t need the temp to drop.
Check the Government website to see if Cold Weather Payments are coming your way. Stay warm and keep an eye on that bank account!