Overview
- The Department for Work and Pensions confirms 802 postcode areas have met the temperature criteria, with thousands of households qualifying for two £25 payments this winter.
- An additional 74 postcodes were added on January 9, largely in the North East and some cross‑border Scottish Borders areas covered by the DWP scheme.
- Eligible claimants receive £25 for each seven‑day spell at or below 0°C between November 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.
- Payments are automatic for those who qualify and should appear within 14 working days with the reference 'DWP CWP'.
- Eligibility covers Pension Credit, Income Support, income‑based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income‑related Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit subject to conditions, and Support for Mortgage Interest.