The DWP postcode checker shows that I was due a Cold Weather Payment for the week from 10th to 16th December. I’ve not received the payment. I am on UC and in the LWRAC (limited work or work related capability) group (what used to be called the Support Group for ESA). I’m definitely in that group as I just confirmed with UC on the phone yesterday and also my UC Statements show I’m in that group. I’ not employed at all and UC is my sole income, aside from PIP. So, surely that meets the criteria for getting the Cold Weather Payment?
I asked UC why I’d not received the payment and someone got back to me on my journal just saying I should read the DWP link on eligibility. I duly read the link he provided and all the link did is confirm that yes I am eligible for the Cold Weather Payment. I replied asking them what’s going on and have heard nothing back.