With temperatures potentially plummeting as Storm Bert looms, households can check if they’re due some extra support
Storm Bert is set to bring a myriad of storm, rain and wind to the UK over the weekend according to the Met Office, continuing the cold snap that confronted many last week with the reality that summer is well and truly behind us. However, the gloomy weather could bring some much needed relief for select households eligible for Cold Weather Payments.
The payment should be with you within 14 working days of the cold weather, paid into the same bank account where you receive your benefit payments. You can also use the Government’s postcode checker here to see if your postcode has experienced severe enough weather to be eligible. To qualify you must claim either Pension Credit, Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit or Support for Mortgage Interest to receive automatic payments. You can also be eligible if you have recently had a baby or a child under the age of five come to live with you and receive certain benefits but you will need to let the Jobcentre know.
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