Many people are still struggling financially as the cost-of-living crisis continues - including those receiving DWP benefits. But some claimants are eligible for a cash sum of £900 this year split into three payments to help cope with the still increasing bills and prices, and other additional payments for pensioners are planned.
Eight million eligible claimants, including those on Universal Credit, pension credit and tax credits, will benefit from the payments this year and in 2024. A separate £150 payment is planned for people with disabilities and pensioners should receive an extra £300. Below are the general times of the year when payments will be made, which will be specified in more detail by the DWP closer to the date.
- £301 – First cost of living payment – already issued between 25 April and 17 May (or 2 to 9 May for people on tax credits but no other low-income benefits)
- £150 – Disability payment – during summer 2023
- £300 – Second cost of living payment – during autumn 2023
- £300 – Pensioner payment – during winter 2023/4
- £299 – Third cost of living payment – during spring 2024
