Millions due Cold Weather Payments up to £75 – how to check if you can claim free cash

If a person receives Universal Credit, they should add a note to their journal online if they think they also didn’t get the payment. The Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 9344 can also be used.

Anyone who is on one of the other benefits, who believes they are missing a Cold Weather Payment, can contact their local Jobcentre Plus.

Ursula Gibbs, director at Comparethemarket said: “Cold weather conditions have significantly impacted several households this winter.

“An increasing number of cold weather snaps has increased the number of households eligible to receive cold weather payments from the DWP.