You asked about Cold Weather Payment: here is how it works, how much you could get and how it is paid.

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Below you’ll find how much you could get, how it is paid and how the scheme works.

Amounts can change each tax year, so always check the latest rates on the official page.

Support you may be entitled to

Automatic£25 per cold spellWinter only

💷 How much & how it is paid

  • Who can get it: People getting Pension Credit, Universal Credit, income-based JSA, income-related ESA, Income Support or Support for Mortgage Interest in some circumstances
  • How much: £25 for each 7-day period of very cold weather between 1 November 2026 and 31 March 2027
  • Trigger: Average temperature in your area recorded or forecast at 0°C or below for 7 days in a row
  • How it's paid: Automatically into the account your benefits are paid into

⚙️ How it works

Eligibility is decided by the responsible body based on your circumstances. Once your claim is approved, payments are made according to the scheme’s rules. Report any change in your circumstances so your payments stay correct.

🧮 Check what you could get

Use an independent benefits calculator linked from GOV.UK to estimate what you may be entitled to before you claim.

Eligibility and the amount awarded are decided by DWP based on your circumstances.

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