NewsCost Of LivingDWPA similar DWP scheme is already in placeNicholas Dawson14:30, 08 Jul 2026People on DWP benefits may soon qualify for extra financial support during the summer period. Experts have discussed introducing a new payment initiative for when heatwave conditions affect the UK.‌Currently, a scheme exists to offer extra assistance to millions of benefit recipients when exceptionally cold weather hits the UK during winter. The Cold Weather Payment scheme delivers one-off payments of £25, which are activated for people in regions where temperatures drop below zero for seven consecutive days. This support initiative operates from the beginning of November through to the end of March annually. You can receive multiple payments of £25 if they're triggered on several occasions in you