Cold weather payments: quickly check if you're entitled

DX2

DX2 wrote: »

http://pensions.direct.gov.uk/en/cold-weather-payment/home.asp

simesy wrote: »

I have never heard of a postcode checker, how do I find it please?

simesy

Clink on the link :rolleyes:

geoff11

beat ya for a change dx2 lol

justdreaming

I dont understand why the elderly get it and not the disabled (unless on IS).

A disabled child can be just as vulnerable. We have no choice about heating as our child cannot regulate her own body temperature.
ITS NOT FAIR!!

DX2 wrote: »

No the DWP website says this:


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

CWP have nothing to do with the DLA office they haven't given you the correct advice.

simesy

Thankyou, I have found it and it is telling me that I should of had two payments, and I believe that another one is being released now?

What do I do next?

Simesy

geoff11

justdreaming wrote: »

I dont understand why the elderly get it and not the disabled (unless on IS).

A disabled child can be just as vulnerable. We have no choice about heating as our child cannot regulate her own body temperature.
ITS NOT FAIR!!

it isnt just the elderly who get it, the system is a bit flawed i must admit.

DX2

justdreaming wrote: »

I dont understand why the elderly get it and not the disabled (unless on IS).

A disabled child can be just as vulnerable. We have no choice about heating as our child cannot regulate her own body temperature.
ITS NOT FAIR!!

Talk to your MP if you don't agree with DWP rulings then.

geoff11

simesy wrote: »

Thankyou, I have found it and it is telling me that I should of had two payments, and I believe that another one is being released now?

What do I do next?

Simesy

contact your local jobcenter and they will advise of you of who to ring.

DX2

simesy wrote: »

Thankyou, I have found it and it is telling me that I should of had two payments, and I believe that another one is being released now?

What do I do next?

Simesy

How to apply

You don't need to apply; you'll get a Cold Weather Payment automatically as long as you qualify.
Tell your pension centre or Jobcentre Plus if you think you should have received a Cold Weather Payment but you have not had one.

simesy

Thankyou again, I will do that.

Kind regards

simesy

richard9991

geoff11 wrote: »

it isnt just the elderly who get it, the system is a bit flawed i must admit.

the elderly only get it if on pension credit which is the same as income support for the over 60s