Millions of people who claim benefits could save thousands of pounds.
People on Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance and Pension Credit could claim 30 additional freebies this month. The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that Universal Credit is claimed by more than 5.8 million people in the UK and 40 percent of these are in work but being paid a low income.
But according to the Express, there are 30 things people on DWP benefits, including Universal Credit, can get for free in August:
30 ways of getting extra cash and financial assistance
- Universal Credit freebies:
- Reduced council tax bills
- Capped water bills
- Half-price bus
- Discounted rail fares
- Free or discounted gym membership
- Help with new job costs
- Warm Home Discount Scheme of £140 off fuel bills
- £25 in Cold Weather Payments
- Free or cheap broadband from TalkTalk, Virgin Media and BT
- Cheap BT phone calls
- Free prescriptions for people with zero income or those on a low income
- Free dental treatment
- Eye tests and discounted glasses
- Free school transport
- Free school meals
- Discounted childcare costs
- £150 towards school uniforms - dependent on the local authority
- £1,200 free cash as part of the Government’s Help to Save scheme
- Food vouchers for kids as part of the Healthy Start scheme
- Maternity grant up to £1,000
- Disabled Facilities Grant (up to £30,000) to make changes to a home
- Homeowners can apply for up to £10,000 to pay for a boiler
- Homeowners can get help to pay for double glazing as part of the Green Homes Scheme
- Up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payments
- Free wigs or fabric support provided by the NHS
- Free health travel costs
- Help with housing costs
- Help with funeral costs
- Bereavement support payments
- Reduced court fees.
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