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As snow hits and temperatures drop, people have been offered some relief(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\nAs winter hits with full force and temperatures plummet, parts of Wales are eligible for a cash boostAs snow hits and temperatures drop, people have been offered some relief(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Thousands of households across the UK are set to receive a cash boost as freezing temperatures trigger the government’s Cold Weather<\/a> Payment scheme. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says around 674,000 homes in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will benefit after Arctic air caused temperatures to plummet in recent days.<\/p>\n Under the scheme, households receive \u00a325 for every seven-day period when temperatures drop to zero degrees Celsius or below. Residents in affected areas could see the money land in their accounts within days.<\/p>\n The scheme was put into effect on January 1 and runs until 31 March, helping households cover extra heating costs during the coldest months of the year. For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter<\/a> here<\/strong><\/p>\n Indeed, Wales is now under a yellow warning for snow and ice <\/a>until Monday, January 5.<\/p>\n According to the Met Office, snow showers are expected across the country, with the heaviest flurries potentially leaving a few centimetres of snow on the ground.<\/p>\n Some inland and higher-altitude areas could see up to 8cm of snow, and residents are being warned to expect travel disruption during the wintry conditions.<\/p>\n Am I eligible?<\/p>\n The Cold Weather Payment is aimed at households most vulnerable to freezing temperatures, as detailed on the YouGov website<\/a>. You may be eligible if you receive:<\/p>\n Eligibility rules vary slightly depending on the benefit:<\/p>\n Cold Weather Payments are not available in Scotland, where eligible households may receive an annual Winter Heating Payment instead.<\/p>\n If you’re eligible, the government website states that you do not need to apply – payments are made automatically. However, you may need to notify Jobcentre Plus if you have a new baby or a child under five moves in. The payments do not affect other benefits, and guidance is available in Welsh (Cymraeg) and in an easy-read format. You can read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n Below is a list of Welsh postcodes eligible for a one-off \u00a325 Cold Weather Payment, applicable from January 1 and 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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