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
• Last updated: 5 November 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Documents

An introduction to Cold Weather Payments: easy read

Ref: CWP1ER

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Details

This easy read guide tells you:

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

Easy read documents are designed to make information accessible to people with learning disabilities. If you do not need an easy read format, read the Cold Weather Payments guidance.

Published 22 November 2022
Last updated 5 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 5 November 2024

   Updated 'An introduction to Cold Weather Payments' easy read guides, English and Welsh versions.

2. 24 August 2023

   Updated 'An introduction to Cold Weather Payments' easy read guides, English and Welsh versions.

3. 22 November 2022

   Added translation