UPDATE: Cold Weather Payments have officially resumed for the 2025/26 season, offering eligible individuals £25 each time temperatures drop to zero degrees Celsius or below for seven consecutive days. As winter weather intensifies, now is the time to check your eligibility for this crucial financial support.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that these payments will continue until March 31, 2026, providing essential relief to many during the cold months ahead. If you qualify, the payment will be automatically deposited into your bank account within 14 working days, ensuring timely support without the need for a formal application process.
To be eligible for the Cold Weather Payments, you must be receiving specific benefits, including:
– Pension Credit
– Income Support (with certain conditions)
– Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (with specific criteria)
– Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (if you have qualifying disabilities or dependents)
– Universal Credit (with conditions related to employment and health)
If you are claiming Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, or Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, you must contact Jobcentre Plus to receive your Cold Weather Payment.
The urgency of this announcement cannot be overstated. With temperatures expected to plunge across the UK, multiple payments could be issued throughout the winter season, providing critical support for those in need. Additionally, if families have a newborn or a child under the age of five move in, they will need to apply for the payment.
Residents can verify their eligibility and check for payments in their area using the postcode checker available on GOV.UK. It’s important to note that Cold Weather Payments are not available in Scotland, where they have been replaced by the Winter Heating Payment, currently valued at £59.75.
As temperatures fall, the impact of these payments will be felt across communities, helping families cope with increased heating costs. Stay informed about this program and ensure you receive the support you may be entitled to during this harsh winter.
What to do next: Check your eligibility now and prepare for the potential financial relief that could come your way. Share this urgent update with friends and family to ensure everyone knows how to access vital support during the cold months ahead.
