Cold Weather Payment is a one-off payment of 25 made to eligible people on certain benefits to help with the extra costs of winter. You do not need to claim Cold Weather Payment. It is paid automatically if you are eligible and receive one of the following benefits:
- Pension Credit
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Universal Credit
You will get the payment automatically if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, 0C or below over 7 consecutive days between 1 November and 31 March. You do not need to contact the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).