Cold Weather Eligibility

You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting certain benefits or Support for Mortgage Interest. 

If you’re eligible, you’ll get these payments automatically. You do not need to apply, but you may need to tell Jobcentre Plus if you have a baby or if a child under 5 comes to live with you.

The payments do not affect your other benefits.

You’ll get a payment if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees celsius or below over 7 consecutive days.

For more information visit: www.gov.uk/cold-weather-payment/eligibility