All DWP cost of living payments between now and Christmas
11.09.2022 - 14:01
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As we rapidly approach the winter months, many concerns are being raised over the price of heating and electricity and its potential effect on the cost of living crisis.
Fortunately, there are some forms of help that will be available throughout the winter to aid households in coping with the rising cost of living. This is coupled with a newly announced energy price freeze of £2,500 which will be in place for the next two years.
However, it can be difficult navigating the wide variety of support that has become available, as well as what you may be entitled to depending on your unique situation. Because of this, we've broken down all the help from the government you may be able to receive throughout the winter period.
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The cost of living payment is delivered in two instalments for eligible recipients. Most would have already received their first payment of £326 by now, however, the DWP has noted that more complex claims and those waiting for an award decision will have their payment delayed.
Meanwhile, pensioners making a new claim for Pension Credit before August 18 will qualify for the payment if their claim is later successful.
In order to be eligible for the payment you must receive one of the following:
If you receive tax credits and are eligible, your first cost of living payment will be paid in September.
A special one-off payment will be provided to those receiving a disability benefit. In order to qualify, you must have received a payment (or later receive a payment) of one of these benefits on May 25, 2022:
If you get a qualifying disability benefit from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and a qualifying disability benefit from