Jobcentre Plus
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| Headquarters | Leeds |
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| United Kingdom | |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
| Parent department | Department for Work and Pensions |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 996033 |
About Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentre Plus is the part of the Department for Work and Pensions which delivers working-age support service in the United Kingdom. From 2002 to 2011, it was an executive agency which reported directly to the Minister of State for Employment.
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Can I get a cold weather payment and how much are they?
By Rebecca MarstonBusiness reporter, BBC News
Temperatures are set to plummet across the UK in The Coming days.
Fuel use and bills are likely to rise, and with costs at a high, bills could grow very steeply.
However, there is help on hand for people receiving benefits, in the form of.
Who are Cold Weather Payments for?Cold Weather Payments are a government benefit top-up to help with fuel bills during times of exceptional Cold Weather .
These payments are not age-related. To qualify, you must already be eligible for one of five benefits and fulfil additional Criteria - :
Each Cold Weather Payment is paid for a seven-day period and is worth £25.
The scheme covers the period between 1 November and 31 March each year.
Hospital stays can affect payments, while benefit offices also want to know if you've had a baby or if a child under five lives With You .
How are the payments triggered?The average temperature must be zero degrees Celsius - or Less - for Seven Days in a row.
This temperature needs to be recorded by The Weather station nearest to your postcode.
You can check whether you're eligible by.
How does this differ from The Winter Fuel Payment?is a different benefit, paid out to pensioners.
All 11. 4 million pensioners receive that benefit, which is between £100 and £300, regardless of weather conditions. It is calculated according to age and whether you live alone.
How do I get them and how long does it take?The Good News is, you don't have to do anything in order to get them.
As The System knows all About You anyway, payments arrive automatically and are paid straight into your bank account within Two Weeks .
Each period of very Cold Weather in your area should trigger a payment. It's paid into the same bank or building society account as your benefit payments.
Cold Weather Payments do not affect your other benefits.
If you do not receive your Cold Weather Payment, tell The Pension centre or Jobcentre Plus office.
How are you trying to keep warm in the Cold Weather ? Have you been affected by the adverse weather? Share your experiences by emailing .
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also get In Touch in The Following ways:
If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the to submit your question or comment or you can email us at. Please include Your Name , age and location with any Submission .
Source of news: bbc.com
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