Guidance

Easy read: Cold Weather Payments

This easy read guide explains what Cold Weather Payments are and how you can apply for them.

From:
Department for Work and Pensions
Published
22 November 2022

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Documents

An introduction to Cold Weather Payments: easy read

Ref: CWP1ER PDF, 2.89 MB, 19 pages

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Details

This easy read guide helps you to understand:

  • when you can get Cold Weather Payments (CWPs)
  • what the average temperature needs to be
  • the benefits you need to be receiving to get CWPs
  • the other conditions that apply

Find out more about Cold Weather Payments

Published 22 November 2022