Around 1,000 people may be eligible for a 'special payment' from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) after they were advised to claim a different benefit.
The DWP explained to The Mirror that those who are eligible to claim the money were initially told to apply for a different benefit scheme - which saw them receive less money than required.
Around 1,000 people should be eligible to make the claim for the extra money. The newest guidance explains who is eligible, and how they can claim the 'special payment'.
