The government has paid 6.4 million people the first instalment of the disability cost of living payment, it has been revealed. The DWP is administering the payout of £150 as part of a program of assistance to some of the poorest households in the country.
Payments began to be made on June 20 and if someone is eligible, they will be paid £150 automatically between 20 June and 4 July. In the first four days 6,400,000 received the money into their bank account, the Department for Work and Pensions said this afternoon (Friday June 23).
This payment is part of a package of assistance - including £900 in cost of living payments which are being delivered in three instalments. The first £301 was paid by the DWP between 25 April 2023 and 17 May 2023 for most people on DWP benefits. The second of £300 will be paid during autumn 2023 for most people - no exact date has been set. The third and final £299 will be paid during spring 2024 for most people.
