I think it's discussting that you get put on universal credit and have disabilities and have to fight to get disability payments and don't get cold weather payment when I got these benefits on jobseekers I sit in my house with a blanket over me because I can't afford to put my heating on
Oh I'm sorry to hear this @Chrisk16, that sounds tough. Citizens Advice have some guidance on extra help with heating costs which may be helpful, I hope you can find something that works for you.
Being on JSA alone, doesn't qualify you for the cold weather payment. If you're claim Income Related JSA then the following must apply for you to be able to claim it.
Income Support and income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
You’ll also be eligible if you have a disabled child amount in your claim, whether you’re employed or not.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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Hi everyone. Please use this checker here to see if your area is awarded a cold weather payment https://coldweatherpayments.dwp.gov.uk/ I would be surprised if many have got it, as this year I don't think the temperature hasent really been that low for long periods of time yet. Below -0C is needed for 7 consecutive days❄️
I've just checked mine and nothing for me this time. ?
Good luck to all thise that have recievedit.?
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Hi, my area shows as 1 payment due - which I find really silly considering the actual temp has been freezing for a month but they go off a station three towns away almost in another county but hey ho - has anyone qualified been paid yet? Just wondering when it is paid as never had one before and it says within 14 working days but don't want to worry if it doesn't go in so looking for an actual timescale. My gas bill was £30 more this month ?
Hi, my area shows as 1 payment due - which I find really silly considering the actual temp has been freezing for a month but they go off a station three towns away almost in another county but hey ho - has anyone qualified been paid yet? Just wondering when it is paid as never had one before and it says within 14 working days but don't want to worry if it doesn't go in so looking for an actual timescale. My gas bill was £30 more this month ?
My area has had 2 payments but as yet i've only received 1. No idea how
long it takes, other than 14 working days timescale. If you don't
receive anything by then, give them a ring. If you're sure you qualify.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
Scope’s Disability Energy Support service is open to any disabled household in England or Wales in which one or more disabled people live. You can get free advice from an expert adviser on managing energy debt, switching tariffs, contacting your supplier and more. Find out more information by visiting our Disability Energy Support webpage.