As winter continues to drag on across the United Kingdom, UK residents are unable to afford basic necessities through inflation and the continuous cost of living crisis bolstering energy bills and food prices.
And with prices set to rise once more from April, the Department for Work and Pensions is handing out a number of cost of living payments over the coming weeks - to assist those who need the most help financially.
Detailed below are some of the schemes available from the DWP this month, and it's worth a check to see if you're eligible for free monetary assistance.