Cold Weather Payment - How do I challenge a Cold Weather Payment decision?

If you disagree with the decision made on your claim you can usually ask for it to be looked at again. This is known as a ' mandatory reconsideration '. The DWP will look again at the decision. They will either tell you that the decision has stayed the same, or they will tell you they have changed their decision. If you still disagree with the decision you can then appeal to an independent tribunal.

The time limits are strict, you will usually be given one month to dispute a decision, so it is important to seek advice and act quickly.

Read our Challenging Department of Work and Pensions Benefit Decisions guide, which outlines the processes for challenging different benefit decisions.