Cold Weather Payments

The cold weather payments are usually there to assist with energy bills during unusually cold weather.

It’s only for those on a low income. You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting:

• Pension Credit
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Universal Credit

Find more details, including how to claim, check out the link below:

Cold weather payments

Universal Credit – Are you ready?

Universal Credit works differently from the benefits it replaces. Find out more about this new benefit, and how ready you are for Universal Credit here: Getting ready for Universal Credit