Cold weather payments: quickly check if you're entitled

bargainmum54

I should have checked my account first before posting, as one has been paid in today. Thanks for your help

AfroKinky1

FaithLee wrote: »

just checked as my husband receives DLA and incapacity benefit. they refuse to give it to you unless you are on a means tested benefit. really sucks as he cold receive £50 in the allowance

A low income is a low income right?

lyniced

I get DLA at higher rate for both and hubby gets CA for me - we have no other income at the mo as he is unemployed (been living on an ever-increasing overdraft!) so would I be eligible? Who do I nee to contact? Thanks.

MrLeeLee

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone could help me.

Up to about a year ago I was on incapacity benefits and DLA due to being a wheelchair user. I wanted to make something of my life so I found myself a temporary job, this last 3 months and I was happy to sign off of incapacity benefits. I have struggled to find a job since and so have been on jobseekers allowance along with DLA. I get housing benefit to help with rent. Could anyone tell me if I qualify for the cold weather payment or if someone point me in the direction of someone I can call to find out that would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Lee

suzie246

how many days have the schools been closed? including teacher training.
i have the heating off in the day when they have been at school.
isn't it alot colder in the evening???
when the children were 4 they were at nursery all day.

geoff11

lyniced wrote: »

I get DLA at higher rate for both and hubby gets CA for me - we have no other income at the mo as he is unemployed (been living on an ever-increasing overdraft!) so would I be eligible? Who do I nee to contact? Thanks.

your not eligable sorry.

simmo1971

H i all my wife inquired for the cold weather payment as of yet we have not received anything ........I am self employed i have two children 1= 14 years 1= 6 years and me and my wife 38 years .....i claim working tax credits along with child tax credits ,my wife does not work as she is a carer for my eldest son who suffers from a very rare lung disorder , which entitles him to high rate mobility element and medium rate care element is there a reason why we dont get this payment ? many thanks .........

geoff11

MrLeeLee wrote: »

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone could help me.

Up to about a year ago I was on incapacity benefits and DLA due to being a wheelchair user. I wanted to make something of my life so I found myself a temporary job, this last 3 months and I was happy to sign off of incapacity benefits. I have struggled to find a job since and so have been on jobseekers allowance along with DLA. I get housing benefit to help with rent. Could anyone tell me if I qualify for the cold weather payment or if someone point me in the direction of someone I can call to find out that would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Lee

sorry lee you dont qualify.

suzie246

UKTigerlily wrote: »

At 7 kids should be at school, under 5 they won't be, if they aren't home they don't need heating on

how many days have the schools been closed? including teacher training.
i have the heating off in the day when they have been at school.
isn't it alot colder in the evening???
when the children were 4 they were at nursery all day

geoff11

simmo1971 wrote: »

H i all my wife inquired for the cold weather payment as of yet we have not received anything ........I am self employed i have two children 1= 14 years 1= 6 years and me and my wife 38 years .....i claim working tax credits along with child tax credits ,my wife does not work as she is a carer for my eldest son who suffers from a very rare lung disorder , which entitles him to high rate mobility element and medium rate care element is there a reason why we dont get this payment ? many thanks .........

use this to see if a cwp was triggered for your area then read the qualifying benefits below.