Cold Weather Payments are made by the DWP to eligible households The cold weather will be here for a while (Image: PA)

As the mercury dips below a certain level, some households across the n ation could be eligible for additional assistance towards their heating bills.

Cold Weather Payments, administered by the Department of Work and Pensions ( DWP ), are automatic payments provided to certain qualifying households during particularly cold spells. These payments are made to individuals who claim specific benefits or receive Support for Mortgage Interest.

The scheme typically operates from the beginning of November until the end of March each year . Payments are made to eligible households when the temperature in their area is recorded or forecasted to be zero degrees cel

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