Am I due a cold weather payment? How to qualify

Temperatures have now started to drop across the UK, with -2C conditions on Christmas Eve and potential snow in the southeast tomorrow (December 28). The weather may make many people feel further isolated and requiring increased assistance as new Covid-19 strains rip through the country. Thankfully, there are a few options open to financially sustain vulnerable people, many of whom may need benefits.

Are you due a cold weather payment?

The Government brought in cold weather payments to help people cope with harsh climates in the autumn and winter months.

The policy gifts people £25 every seven days temperature are forecast to plummet to 0C or below.

People can claim between November 1 and March 31, but first, they must qualify.

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The same requirements apply to those claiming ESA, but with severe or enhanced disability premium and Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element.

For Universal Credit, one of the following two qualities must apply to claimants:

• They have a health condition or disability and have limited capability for work (with or without work-related activity)
• They have a child under five living with them