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Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment.

Overview
You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting certain benefits or…
Eligibility
You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting: Pension Credit Income…
What you need to do
You do not need to apply. If you’re eligible to get Cold Weather Payments,…
When you’ll get paid
If you’re eligible to get Cold Weather Payments, you’ll get £25 for each…
Hospital stays
Tell the Pension Service or Jobcentre Plus if you go into hospital - this…

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

Overview
If you were born before 22 September 1959 you could get between £100 and…
Eligibility
You can get a Winter Fuel Payment if you were born before 22 September…
How much you'll get
You’ll get a letter in October or November telling you how much Winter…
Check if you need to claim
Most people get the Winter Fuel Payment automatically if they’re eligible.…
When you’ll get paid
Most payments are made automatically in November or December. You should…
Report a change or opt out
Contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre if you’re eligible for a Winter…