Heating help for those in need (From Enfield Independent)
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Heating help for those in need with Government Cold Weather Payment
11:00am Wednesday 23rd January 2013 in News By Hermione Wright
People pictured in the snow in Enfield Town Park on Monday
Extra cash to help cover heating bills will be available for people in need.
The Government is paying an extra £25 Cold Weather Payment to people receiving Jobseeker's Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance or a Pension Credit.
The additional payment is triggered in areas of the borough where the temperature has remained at or below freezing for seven days running.
If a person is eligible, they should automatically receive the money.
Edmonton MP Andy Love said he hopes the payment will “spread a little warmth” amongst the snow and ice.
To see if you can make a claim, click here.
