People Across Hfm Region Eligible For ‘Cold Weather Payments’

The recent freezing weather means thousands of people across the Hfm Region qualify for financial help with their heating bills.

The government’s Cold Weather Payment Scheme is triggered in areas where the temperature falls to zero or below for at least seven consecutive days.

For the first time Market Harborough, Desborough, Kibworth and surrounding villages qualify, as that was the case for the period from February 7th to 13th.

People receiving benefits like universal credit, pension credit or other forms of income support can apply for the £25 payment via the Department for Work and Pensions website.

The DWP website says: “After each period of very cold weather in your area, you should get a payment within 14 working days. It’s paid into the same bank or building society account as your benefit payments.”

Payments are based on data collected by the Met Office from 94 weather stations around Britain.

For more details & to apply for the payment, click HERE