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Cold Weather Payments are made during periods of very cold weather.
You can get it if:
You or your partner are getting Income Support, Pension Credit or income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
If you get Income Support or income-based Jobseekers Allowance, you must also receive a pensioner or disability premium or have a child who is disabled or under the age of 5.
There is no need to claim - you will get a Cold Weather Payment automatically.
How much is it?
£25
Periods of very cold weather
These are when the average temperature at a specified weather station is recorded as, or forecast to be, 0°C or below over 7 consecutive days.
The Department of Work and Pensions website gives details of weather stations which have recorded a period of very cold weather.