cold weather payment postcode search [merged]

geoff11

some people have been told theyll get theres on the 14th so its worth looking tomorrow.

jackiec43

:question:Hi its my7 first time of posting on here buti have been popping in for a few days now, I am a little confused about the cold weather payments, i phoned up the dhs last week and was told that i was entitled to it as i was getting child tax credits and job seekers allowance, and i was entitled to 3 payments; As i hadnt received anything i phoned the social office to day who have told me that unless i get child tac credit for a child under 5 or a disabled child im not entitled to the cold weather payment, im just a little confused, and also a little angry could someone please help me and tell me if i am entitled to any payments, ? thank you

geoff11

you would need ctc and a child under the age of 5.

geoff11

jackiec43 wrote: »

:question:Hi its my7 first time of posting on here buti have been popping in for a few days now, I am a little confused about the cold weather payments, i phoned up the dhs last week and was told that i was entitled to it as i was getting child tax credits and job seekers allowance, and i was entitled to 3 payments; As i hadnt received anything i phoned the social office to day who have told me that unless i get child tac credit for a child under 5 or a disabled child im not entitled to the cold weather payment, im just a little confused, and also a little angry could someone please help me and tell me if i am entitled to any payments, ? thank you

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

SingleSue

geoff11 wrote: »

i.s is the only dept i have ever rang and theyve been bang on everytime, this is what i say " hi i belive a cwp was triggered for my area", they ask "whats the postcode", i give em it, they check and say "yes" and give me the trigger date and the date itll go in the bank. it really does come down to getting an advisor who knows their job it really does, ive been very lucky i think with the ones ive spoken to.

I've had the same thing as Julio when ringing IS (apart from yesterday), when I rang the number you gave me Geoff, they were absolutely brilliant and explained everything...pity they are your BDC and not mine! :rotfl:

geoff11

SingleSue wrote: »

I've had the same thing as Julio when ringing IS (apart from yesterday), when I rang the number you gave me Geoff, they were absolutely brilliant and explained everything...pity they are your BDC and not mine! :rotfl:

yeah theyve been great with me sue, at least you got the info you needed at last, theyre not my bdc to be honest its just a number i got from the dss ages ago and ive always used it, i thought it must be like one of the main enquiry centers myself.

DX2

jackiec43 wrote: »

:question:Hi its my7 first time of posting on here buti have been popping in for a few days now, I am a little confused about the cold weather payments, i phoned up the dhs last week and was told that i was entitled to it as i was getting child tax credits and job seekers allowance, and i was entitled to 3 payments; As i hadnt received anything i phoned the social office to day who have told me that unless i get child tac credit for a child under 5 or a disabled child im not entitled to the cold weather payment, im just a little confused, and also a little angry could someone please help me and tell me if i am entitled to any payments, ? thank you

The social is correct you are not eligible I'm afraid.
You need JSA and have a child under 5 or JSA and CTC with a disability premium HTH

Lou76

geoff11 wrote: »

yeah theyve been great with me sue, at least you got the info you needed at last, theyre not my bdc to be honest its just a number i got from the dss ages ago and ive always used it, i thought it must be like one of the main enquiry centers myself.

That's because you're phoning Glasgow. Us Weegies (a term of affection for Glaswegians ) are a helpful bunch. :rotfl:

DX2

Lou76 wrote: »

That's because you're phoning Glasgow. Us Weegies (a term of affection for Glaswegians ) are a helpful bunch. :rotfl:

:whistle: oh that's a whole new thread in itself

munchings-n-crunchings

Another call to IS today.

At last......a giro is in the post for payment one of two.
Why couldn't they pay it into my bank account??? Not that I'm complaining.

Now, let's stop the snow so the postie can get here.

Thick ice on the car this morning, even the de icer didn't work. Chilly

Regards

:DMunchie:D