Households in Leeds are eligible to claim a £25 Cold Weather Payment after temperatures dropped significantly in the last week.
Cold Weather payments are made to households when the temperature is recorded at zero degrees or lower for seven straight days. The money is usually paid automatically.
People who have low incomes or those who already receive benefits are eligible for the payments, which are worth around £25. In some instances, the payments do not happen automatically, so it is always a good idea to keep your eyes open for them.
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As stated, there are some areas and postcodes in Leeds where the seven day barrier has been broken already. These areas are now due a payment of £25.
Check below to see which postcodes are already due £25.
Leeds, Bramham:
- HG1-5
- LS1-20
- LS22-28
Cold Weather Payments explained
Cold Weather Payments started again on November 1 and will run until March 31, 2023.
The Government uses weather stations in England and Wales to determine when a Cold Weather Payment has been triggered.
You could get a Cold Weather Payment if the temperature drops and you're receiving:
- Pension Credit
- Income Support (if you have any of the following: a disability or pensioner premium, a child who is disabled, Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element or a child under five living with you)
- Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (if you have any of the following: a disability or pensioner premium, a child who is disabled, Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element or a child under five living with you)
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (if you have any of the following: a severe or enhanced disability premium, a pensioner premium, a child who is disabled, Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element or a child under five living with you)
- Universal Credit (if you are not employed or self-employed, and you have a health condition or disability and have limited capability for work, or you have a child under five living with you)
- Support for Mortgage Interest (if you have any of the following: a severe or enhanced disability premium, a pensioner premium, a child who is disabled, Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element or a child under five living with you)
If you claim Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, you will need to contact Jobcentre Plus to get a Cold Weather Payment if:
- You've had a baby
- A child under five has come to live with you
How to check if you're due a Cold Weather Payment
You can check if you are due a payment in your area by looking up your postcode.
If you've not received a Cold Weather Payment and you think you're eligible, contact the Pension Service or Jobcentre Plus.
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