Cold Weather Payment
What you need to do
You do not need to apply. If you’re eligible to get Cold Weather Payments, you’ll be paid automatically.
If you have a baby or if a child under 5 comes to live with you
You’ll need to report a change in circumstances if you get Universal Credit or income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and either:
- you’ve had a baby
- a child under 5 has come to live with you
If you get Universal Credit, report the change using your online account . If you do not have an online account you can call the Universal Credit helpline.
If you get income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), tell Jobcentre Plus.
You will not automatically get Cold Weather Payments if you do not.