Cold weather payments

19 January 2010

The government are committed to helping vulnerable customers to heat their homes during the cold weather

They are currently making 'Cold Weather Payments' to provide £25 towards eligible customers' heating costs during each seven-day period of very cold weather.

There is no need to claim, eligible customers are paid automatically. (This payment is over and above Winter Fuel Payments made to those over 60.)

There is also more information at:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/coldweatherpayment.

You can check if Cold Weather Payments are due to be paid in your postcode area, by visiting http://pensions.direct.gov.uk/en/cold-weather-payment/home.asp

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