The cost of living increases has hit thousands of households over the past year with bills set to rise even further in winter. The government announced a series of measures to help those struggling to cope with the increases.
Among the measures is a £150 disability cost of living payment which will be paid to people on certain disability benefits. The intention is to help some of the more vulnerable households and families in the country reports Leicestershire Live
The announcement has led to confusion over who is eligible for the £150 disability cost of living payment and when it will be paid. Here is our guide to how the payment will work.