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Just wondering if anyone has received any Cold Weather Payments this season. That is £25.00 for the Temp being low for a week.
I checked on the DirectGov site and according to them for my Postcode I should have received one Payment of £25.00 but I have not received anything at all.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Inretirement/DG_10018668
My mother contacted them and they said that the forcasted weather was not bad enough to warrent a cold weather payment. ???
Saw the same information Kodiak re our postcode. We usually get the payment into the account on the benefit day following the frost triggering the weather station for seven consecutive days.
telfordstar
08-Jan-10, 13:19
I just checked my wick postcode and it said that we are eligable for one cold weather payment.
That is correct. One payment due for Wick airport weather station. Kinbrace is governed by a weather station much further south where the cold weather payment has been triggered three times in as many weeks. Just another unfair lottery I suppose.
I haven't received anything yet either Kodiak.:(
On a carers forum someone asked when the payments would be issued and they were told mid-late January as there was a huge backlog. Some areas are on their third and fourth payment as it has been so cold.
i was very surprised to recieve a £12.00 credit of hydro gas as ihave a quantum meter...a very nice surprise and without having to ask for it...very impressive..:Razz
kat300586
08-Jan-10, 21:59
i checked for my post code aswell and it says i am due one aswell but i havnt received anything yet ill have to keep an eye on my bank account to see
If you wish to phone the DWP with regard to Cold Weather Payments then this is the Number :-
0845 6060265
You will need to give them your National Insurance Number etc.
How do i get mine? Maybe have to stop working and sign on.
How do i get mine? Maybe have to stop working and sign on.
If i had a choice i would work,but the having a disabled child is a 24hr job not just 9-5 where you have time to yourself!! Not everyone just signs on cause they are avoiding work[disgust]
How do i get mine? Maybe have to stop working and sign on.
No u need to be a LOT worse off than being unemployed[no disrespect to the unemployed]...........do not wish for this.
telfordstar
10-Jan-10, 11:10
If i had a choice i would work,but the having a disabled child is a 24hr job not just 9-5 where you have time to yourself!! Not everyone just signs on cause they are avoiding work[disgust]
I couldnt of put that better myself chaz well done. In fact im sure those that sign on dont even get it its the vuneralble that does.
Copy and Paste from the DirectGov Web Site, so it looks like if you are on Jobseekes Allowance with certain conditions then you could get the Cold Weather Payment.
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment for each week of very cold weather in your area if you get Pension Credit or income-related Employment and Support Allowance with a support or work related activity component in the main phase.
Employment and Support Allowance - introduction (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/esa/DG_171894)
Pension Credit (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensionsandretirementplanning/PensionCredit/DG_10018692)
You may also be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment for each qualifying week if you are getting Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or income-related Employment and Support Allowance in the assessment phase and have one of the following:
a pensioner premium, higher pensioner premium or enhanced pensioner premium
a disability premium, enhanced disability premium or severe disability premium
a disabled child premium
Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element
a child who is under five in the family
Premiums for disabled people (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/OtherBenefitsAndSupport/DG_068683)
Jobseeker's Allowance (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Employedorlookingforwork/DG_10018757)
Income Support (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018708)
How much do you get?
This year you will get £25 when the average temperature where you live is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees Celsius or below over seven consecutive days during the period from 1 November to 31 March. Specified Meteorological Office weather stations are used to obtain this information.
telfordstar
10-Jan-10, 20:58
Copy and Paste from the DirectGov Web Site, so it looks like if you are on Jobseekes Allowance with certain conditions then you could get the Cold Weather Payment.
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment for each week of very cold weather in your area if you get Pension Credit or income-related Employment and Support Allowance with a support or work related activity component in the main phase.
Employment and Support Allowance - introduction (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/esa/DG_171894)
Pension Credit (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensionsandretirementplanning/PensionCredit/DG_10018692)
You may also be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment for each qualifying week if you are getting Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or income-related Employment and Support Allowance in the assessment phase and have one of the following:
a pensioner premium, higher pensioner premium or enhanced pensioner premium
a disability premium, enhanced disability premium or severe disability premium
a disabled child premium
Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element
a child who is under five in the family
Premiums for disabled people (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/OtherBenefitsAndSupport/DG_068683)
Jobseeker's Allowance (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Employedorlookingforwork/DG_10018757)
Income Support (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018708)
How much do you get?
This year you will get £25 when the average temperature where you live is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees Celsius or below over seven consecutive days during the period from 1 November to 31 March. Specified Meteorological Office weather stations are used to obtain this information.
Oh well I stand corrected.
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