Some households in Scotland and northern England are still without power almost a week after Storm Arwen battered Britain. While temperatures are expected to be milder this weekend, people could still be entitled to extra financial help from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Although temperatures aren’t quite as chilly as they were at the end of November, Storm Arwen is still causing havoc almost a week later.
Many Britons have been left without power after winds brought down power lines and some people were snowed in.
The outlook is looking better for this weekend but as predictions are given for snow in Scotland, people are being reminded to check the Cold Weather Payment calculator to see if they can get an extra £25.
Payments of £25 are made for a week-long period when the temperature drops below zero for seven consecutive days.
Although the extra payments should be paid automatically, people can check in advance if their area is due a Cold Weather Payment.
There’s an online tool on the government website…
