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Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment
You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting certain benefits or…
You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting: Pension Credit Income…
You do not need to apply. If you’re eligible to get Cold Weather Payments,…
If you’re eligible to get Cold Weather Payments, you’ll get £25 for each 7…
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Estimated number of eligible recipients and triggers for Cold Weather Payments made in Great Britain between 1 November 2021 and 31 March 2022.
Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales between 1 November 2023 and 31 March 2024.
Estimated number of eligible recipients, and triggers for Cold Weather Payments made in Great Britain between 1 November 2019 and 31 March 2020.
Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales, 1 November 2022 to 31 March 2023.
Estimated number of eligible recipients, and triggers for Cold Weather Payments made in Great Britain between 1 November 2020 and 31 March 2021.
Estimated number of eligible recipients of Social Fund Cold Weather Payments in Great Britain.
Winter Fuel Payment helps older people with their heating bills - claim form, how much you get, eligibility
Estimated number of eligible recipients, and triggers for Cold Weather Payments made in Great Britain from 1 November 2018 to 31 March 2019.
Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales between 1 November and 8 December 2023. The weekly and monthly estimated payments include breakdowns for England and Wales, in addition to the total estimates.
Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales between 1 November and 1 December 2023. The weekly and monthly estimated payments include breakdowns for England and Wales, in addition to the total estimates.
Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales between 1 November 2023 and 8 March 2024. The weekly and monthly estimated payments include breakdowns for England and Wales, in addition to the total estimates.
Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales between 1 November 2023 and 1 March 2024. The weekly and monthly estimated payments include breakdowns for England and Wales, in addition to the total estimates.
Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales between 1 November 2023 and 15 March 2024. The weekly and monthly estimated payments include breakdowns for England and Wales, in addition to the total estimates.
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