Guidance

Easy read: Cold Weather Payments

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

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

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An introduction to Cold Weather Payments: easy read

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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