Cold Weather Payments

[loopinlouie]

Same here bookie but mine is two. Last week it appeared in my account on the thursday, so in theory tommorow and a letter followed.

[Andrew66]

I received CWP on Dec 22nd and having just checked am due another one any day. I've got a 3 year old and am on Jobseekers Allowance.

[odds]

I received CWP on Dec 22nd and having just checked am due another one any day. I've got a 3 year old and am on Jobseekers Allowance.

 

How do you know when it is due to be paid ? My postcode has 2 triggers in the table and I've received nothing yet.

[Maggie_moo]

How do you know when it is due to be paid ? My postcode has 2 triggers in the table and I've received nothing yet.

 

Same here - no idea when we're going to get it

[loopinlouie]

Your right. Mine didnt go in to day, so it varies. Hopefully wont be long.

[mkb]

Says on the website that my area has qualified for 1 period (up to today's date)... what it doesn't say is WHEN I can expect the payment to hit my bank account.

 

Bookie, currently sitting here with thermal socks, legwarmers, jumper AND blanket, and that's with the heating on full blast...

 

 

Exactly the same as you Bookie

 

Site today says 1 payment due but no idea when to expect it.

 

Anyone any idea if its paid with benefit or seperately? If we have to wait til next benefit payment, we wont get it til next Friday & might just have frozen to our sofa

[Bookworm]

Didn't get mine until Easter last year, so won't hold my breath for this time.

[mich7k]

hi bookie

did you get my pm? just rang for my cwp they told me to call back at the end of January as they cant check if my payment has being sent out yet.

[shywazz]

I dont think DX2 was been posting inflammatory remarks, just pointing out that NOT everyone will be getting these cold weather payments, people jump on others postings without good cause, not thinking that there might have just worded things alittle wrongly, giving others the sense to just snap back, these cold weather payments are just that, to assist in covering extra heating bills, given that most will put this money to such, there will be a percentage that will just spend the money on other things, like the local pub, which my next door nieghbour does, and those that live abroad in warmer climates, there still get the cold weather payments, the elderly and most thunreable should be the ones to benefit from such payments, I,m sure DX2 meant no harm in there posting.

People whom work full time on minimum wages etc also struggle to meet the extra costs of switching the heating higher, sadly there can-not claim such, so some people/workers will feel bitter towards some people whom do get such payments and waste the money elsewhere, the system helps some and hinders others, but at the end of the colds days night, whether we work or claim benefit, the goverment should asissit all to turn there heating that little higher to make sure we all dont freeze our socks off, sadly this govermant will not help all, only the small few. No one is ere to cause arguments only to help each other in some little way, least typing on ere has warmed my fingers hehehehehe

[Andrew66]

How do you know when it is due to be paid ? My postcode has 2 triggers in the table and I've received nothing yet.

Had a letter 1 day before it went in. No letter yet this time though.

[vengeancedemon]

I presume that as over 60, received Winter Fuel allowance, but no other benefits is not eligible for CWP?

[supporter2010]

I dont think DX2 was been posting inflammatory remarks, just pointing out that NOT everyone will be getting these cold weather payments, people jump on others postings without good cause, not thinking that there might have just worded things alittle wrongly, giving others the sense to just snap back, these cold weather payments are just that, to assist in covering extra heating bills, given that most will put this money to such, there will be a percentage that will just spend the money on other things, like the local pub, which my next door nieghbour does, and those that live abroad in warmer climates, there still get the cold weather payments, the elderly and most thunreable should be the ones to benefit from such payments, I,m sure DX2 meant no harm in there posting.

People whom work full time on minimum wages etc also struggle to meet the extra costs of switching the heating higher, sadly there can-not claim such, so some people/workers will feel bitter towards some people whom do get such payments and waste the money elsewhere, the system helps some and hinders others, but at the end of the colds days night, whether we work or claim benefit, the goverment should asissit all to turn there heating that little higher to make sure we all dont freeze our socks off, sadly this govermant will not help all, only the small few. No one is ere to cause arguments only to help each other in some little way, least typing on ere has warmed my fingers hehehehehe

 

Well said. I did comment on the wfp but my post has gone as someone had a nerve hit i guess with what i said. Hope all the older people ect who need this benefit get it. Good luck.

Where has DX2's original post gone as well??

Edited January 7, 2010 by supporter2010
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[HSBCrusher]

there are others on this site who work full time and get no money from the government, and yes at times there are those who abuse the system, and yes sometimes it does stick in the throat somewhat.

 

however, when there are lives at risk, it is important that these payments are made, and folks have the heating on. If that means a minority get some money they don't deserve, and those of us lucky enough to be in employment have to foot the bill.. well that's something I can live with.

 

In truth, the only ones laughing at the moment are the greedy energy companies who are making a lot of money by stuffing us with prices much higher than they should be, but thats another story.

[Andrew66]

there are others on this site who work full time and get no money from the government, and yes at times there are those who abuse the system, and yes sometimes it does stick in the throat somewhat.

 

however, when there are lives at risk, it is important that these payments are made, and folks have the heating on. If that means a minority get some money they don't deserve, and those of us lucky enough to be in employment have to foot the bill.. well that's something I can live with.

 

In truth, the only ones laughing at the moment are the greedy energy companies who are making a lot of money by stuffing us with prices much higher than they should be, but thats another story.

 

I'd much rather be working than how I am at the moment, facing repossession through not working.

[Zara33]

So I get CA and carer's premium on IS, I also get MRC and LRM for my son with a child disability premium on CTC phoned today was told I don't qualify for CWP.

Something wrong here?

Bump :-|

Any advice people?

I have been in contact with the Income Support dept, who told me to call DLA dept, DLA said nothing to do with them! Phoned Income Support again told to phone Tax Credits office and get them to email Income Support telling them that I get Child tax credits with a disability premium, called Tax credits told no I have to get Income Support to call them as they do not email details like that :-| I spoke to a supervisor and she told me yes I am eligible and a payment would be in my bak on Wednesday and to go check it I would be "surprised", yes I was "surprised" feck all there.

Seems like nobody knows what to do since everything changed on to the child tax credits system.

 

3 cold weather payments have been triggered for my area already.

[kiptower]

the link to check if you are due one

 

Cold Weather Payment: Directgov - Pensions and retirement planning

[Rooster-UK]

According to the info on my postcode, we are due for three payments, at the moment.

 

And, for the benefit of the "holier-than-thou" brigade, who intimate that you're not working, then you must be a sponger, I have been out of work for exactly 12 months. I would love to go back to work. I am capable of work, (provided it is not severely physical).

I would suggest, as an exercise, that you try applying for a job in industrial electronics, not forgetting to tell them that you are diabetic, suffer from congestive heart-failure and have defective kidneys.

That, in itself, is not the problem. The problem comes when you tell them that you are 63 years old.

Your application goes straight into file 13.

I am located in North Birmingham. Anybody got any vacancies?

[kiptower]

as you know UK i am in a similar boat and only 2 years behind you, If i could I would be back to work tommorow,

[Rooster-UK]

Well, it's obvious, KT, we're BOTH spongers.

[MIKEY DABODEE]

Bump :-|

Any advice people?

I have been in contact with the Income Support dept, who told me to call DLA dept, DLA said nothing to do with them! Phoned Income Support again told to phone Tax Credits office and get them to email Income Support telling them that I get Child tax credits with a disability premium, called Tax credits told no I have to get Income Support to call them as they do not email details like that :-| I spoke to a supervisor and she told me yes I am eligible and a payment would be in my bak on Wednesday and to go check it I would be "surprised", yes I was "surprised" feck all there.

Seems like nobody knows what to do since everything changed on to the child tax credits system.

 

3 cold weather payments have been triggered for my area already.

 

 

Income Support should pay your cold weather payments, they can check DLA screens to see you child has DLA, CTC dont pay CWP if you have a claim to I.S

 

Push it with I.S, they have a scan they can double check it on there as well

Edited January 8, 2010 by MIKEY DABODEE

[Zara33]

Income Support should pay your cold weather payments, they can check DLA screens to see you child has DLA, CTC dont pay CWP if you have a claim to I.S

 

Push it with I.S, they have a scan they can double check it on there as well

Once again Mikey you come to my rescue, thank you darling!

[pompeyfaith]

And, for the benefit of the "holier-than-thou" brigade, who intimate that you're not working, then you must be a sponger, I have been out of work for exactly 12 months. I would love to go back to work. I am capable of work, (provided it is not severely physical).

I would suggest, as an exercise, that you try applying for a job in industrial electronics, not forgetting to tell them that you are diabetic, suffer from congestive heart-failure and have defective kidneys.

That, in itself, is not the problem. The problem comes when you tell them that you are 63 years old.

Your application goes straight into file 13

 

Rooster,

 

I know too well how you feel, they say their is no discrimination at interviews well that is a load of bull.

 

I had a stroke in 1990 which needed major brain surgery now the effects of that have left me with a slight weakness down my right side inc claw hand and drop foot.

 

Despite this I consider myself 99% fit because over the years since 1990 though recovery I have found ways to do things.

 

Anyway in Sept 2007 I was made redundant so had the terrible task of looking for work I found and went on many many interviews but got no where due to the claw hand.

 

If fact one smart ass said what you doing here you should be at home there are benefits for you people.

 

That one comment really done me in and yes I gave up looking and went to my doctor he put me back in touch with a physiotherapist in the hope of getting my hand working better.

 

After two months she gave up and said it will not get any better so now im on IB.

 

If it was not for my understanding wife and my beautiful dog I would have totally cracked up by now.

 

I am only 46 and can work but blimey what is this country coming too when no body will give me that chance.

 

I am now looking for voluntary positions and have a DLA claim ongoing as I feel that is my only chance I have left.

 

Regards

 

PF

[supporter2010]

Rooster,

 

I know too well how you feel, they say their is no discrimination at interviews well that is a load of bull.

 

I had a stroke in 1990 which needed major brain surgery now the effects of that have left me with a slight weakness down my right side inc claw hand and drop foot.

 

Despite this I consider myself 99% fit because over the years since 1990 though recovery I have found ways to do things.

 

Anyway in Sept 2007 I was made redundant so had the terrible task of looking for work I found and went on many many interviews but got no where due to the claw hand.

 

If fact one smart ass said what you doing here you should be at home there are benefits for you people.

 

That one comment really done me in and yes I gave up looking and went to my doctor he put me back in touch with a physiotherapist in the hope of getting my hand working better.

 

After two months she gave up and said it will not get any better so now im on IB.

 

If it was not for my understanding wife and my beautiful dog I would have totally cracked up by now.

 

I am only 46 and can work but blimey what is this country coming too when no body will give me that chance.

 

I am now looking for voluntary positions and have a DLA claim ongoing as I feel that is my only chance I have left.

 

Regards

 

PF

 

This comment is more about employment than cold weather payments.

Back on topic for me anyway, how long does it take for these payments to come through?

[odds]

Can anyone give a simple yes or no as to whether you get this if you are on IB please. My DLA payments ended in December and I am now at appeal stage, so would these be payable aswell if my appeal is successful ?

[MIKEY DABODEE]

are you still on IB now and no DLA, or on IB appeal rate and IS hardship

then No to both

 

or I.S and IB with a Disability premium through long term IB ?

then Yes

 

If just on IB and you win your DLA appeal and its backdated so it a continuos claim, then yes you get the CWP backdated to cover the weeks its was due and wasnt paid to you, But it may take a few phone calls

Edited January 10, 2010 by MIKEY DABODEE