What are cold weather payments and who can get them?

Each cold weather payment is paid for a seven-day period and is worth £25.

More than one payment will be made during the course of the winter if there are enough periods of cold weather.

The scheme runs between 1 November and 31 March each year.

Hospital stays can affect payments.

You should also tell Jobcentre Plus, external if you have a baby or if a child under five comes to live with you.

In Scotland, the winter heating payment is worth £58.75, external, and will be paid to those who are eligible from December 2024.