Cold weather payments are paid by the
United Kingdom
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government to recipients of certain
state benefits in the event of particularly cold weather in the winter.
The Social Fund Cold Weather Payments (General) Regulations 1988 govern the system under the
Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992
The Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4) is the primary legislation concerning the state retirement provision, accident insurance, statutory sick pay and maternity pay in the United Kingdom.
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Each time the local temperature is less than 0 °C (32 °F) for seven consecutive days between 1 November and 31 March then a payment of £25 is made. This is in addition to the
Winter Fuel Payment.
From 1 November 2022
Social Security Scotland has run a separate scheme, Winter Heating Payment to replace the Cold Weather Payment in Scotland. This is a £50 flat payment for those eligible, unconnected with the weather.
References
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Social security in the United Kingdom